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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Elementary students do their school work at a community nest in the Coralville Recreation Center on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. This community nest evolved from four Before and After School programs in Coralville through Coralville Parks and Recreation. They will be adding more sites this week, with about 72 students signed up to participate. “We have so many families that had reached out and said we don’t know what we’re going to do,” said Director of Parks and Recreation Sherri Proud.

NEST community offers support to Iowa City students learning English from home

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter October 1, 2020

Students of all ages are struggling to stay motivated and organized during online classes — a feat made especially challenging for English language learners (ELL) navigating Zoom meetings and modules...

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UI law graduate fills Iowa City Community School District school board position

Samantha Murray, News Reporter September 22, 2020

Colleagues of the recently elected Iowa City Community School District board member Dromi Etsey describe her as someone who is always listening, learning, and thoughtful — traits that aim to help...

A tent stands in the courtyard at Regina school 2050 Rochester Ave. It serves as outdoor classroom and cafeteria. As seen on Monday, Sept.21,2020

Regina teachers bring students outside for fresh air, masks breaks

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 22, 2020

When Regina High School students returned to in-person instruction, they had to adjust to a new schedule, with four classes a day that lasted an hour and a half. To split up these long periods and...

Elementary students do their school work at a community nest in the Coralville Recreation Center on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. This community nest evolved from four Before and After School programs in Coralville through Coralville Parks and Recreation. They will be adding more sites this week, with about 72 students signed up to participate. “We have so many families that had reached out and said we don’t know what we’re going to do,” said Director of Parks and Recreation Sherri Proud.

Programs and parents work to help Iowa City students learn virtually

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 20, 2020

Every night, Iowa City parent Angela Clark reviews the next day’s schedule with her daughter Fiona. In the morning, Fiona gets ready like she would for a regular, in-person day of school, and then...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on April 29, 2019.

Iowa City Community School District to adopt hybrid learning model

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 18, 2020

After two weeks of online classes, the Iowa City Community School District will adopt a hybrid learning model beginning Sept. 28, Interim Superintendent Matt Degner announced in an email on Friday...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

ICCSD Foundation receives donation to provide critical digital learning tools to K-6 students

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 17, 2020

HAVlife of Johnson County recently donated $20,000 to the Iowa City Community School District Foundation, helping students to access digital software and resources while they are online during the...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

ICCSD continues to provide free meals, technology and internet services to families

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 13, 2020

  Iowa City Community School District students are unable to return to school buildings as they start their fall semester in a virtual format. Having a structured environment with access to...

The Iowa City Community School Bard meeting pictured on Tuesday Sep. eight 2020. During the meeting the board discussed a recent lawsuit.

Iowa City schools to apply for another two-week online waiver

Brian Grace and Claire Benson September 8, 2020

As Iowa City Community School District students returned to school online, the school board faced decisions on how to proceed with the school year after being denied a temporary injunction in the lawsuit...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on Apr. 29, 2019

ICCSD denied temporary injunction on school reopening

Rylee Wilson, News Editor September 8, 2020

The Iowa City Community School District and the Iowa State Education Association were denied the temporary injunction in the lawsuit filed against the state, arguing that school districts should control...

The Iowa City Community School District sign is seen on Apr. 29, 2019

Iowa City School Board votes to begin school year online

John Reasoner, News Reporter August 30, 2020

Iowa City schools will begin the school year completely online after receiving permission from the state following a high rise in positive COVID-19 cases. In its meeting on Saturday via Zoom, board...

The Iowa City School District sign is seen off of North Dodge Street on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa City schools allowed to start class completely remote

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter August 27, 2020

After Johnson County experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases, the state granted permission to the Iowa City Community School District to move to all-virtual classroom instruction after initially denying...

A sign for the Iowa City Community School District is seen outside the district's administration building on Tuesday, April 28.

Iowa City schools files lawsuit against the state, seeking local control of school reopenings

Rylee Wilson, News Editor August 19, 2020

The Iowa City Community School District, along with the Iowa State Education Association have filed a lawsuit against the state, seeking the ability to control school reopenings at the local level.  On...