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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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A story posted on the @blackaticcsd Instagram page is seen on Sunday Aug. 2, 2020. The account posts stories from both students and alumni documenting their experience within the school district. The @blackaticcsd Instagram page also coincides with the @lgbtaticcsd Instagram page which shares the stories of LGBTQ+ students.

Student-run instagram accounts post stories of racism, homophobia, sexual assault in Iowa City schools

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter August 2, 2020

White teachers using the n-word. Heteronormative health classes. Male students sexualizing and harassing their female peers. These are a few of the stories students in the Iowa City Community School...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Gov. Kim Reynolds introduces guidance for reopening of schools

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 30, 2020

K-12 schools in Iowa may be allowed to move to primarily online education depending on the condition of the coronavirus spread in their county once school begins in August.  State medical Director...

The ICCSD School Board meets with members of the ICCSD Equity Committee over Zoom on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Attendees discussed issues including the disproportionality of suspensions for minority students and what work needs to be done to improve curriculum and the procedures within the school district.

Iowa City school board outlines potential policies for racial equity

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 28, 2020

The Iowa City Community School District will consider limiting when police are allowed on campus, changing discipline protocol, and implementing several other measures focused on combating racial inequities...

Kiddie Konnection Daycare is seen on Monday, July 27, 2020 on Muscatine Ave. in Iowa City. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City daycares prepare for an uncertain fall semester

Cole Krutzfield, News Reporter July 28, 2020

Several daycares and child care centers in Iowa are finding it harder to operate, with fewer children to look after and more safety precautions to follow. Vicki Brandenburg, owner and director of...

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

ICCSD at square one, unsure what fall instruction will entail

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter July 20, 2020

Iowa City schools will seek a waiver to hold classes online following a proclamation by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds July 17 that halted the district’s original plans to hold instruction entirely online...

Freedom Fighter and Iowa City alumn, Sophia Lusala, reads of the lists of changes their organization has proposed over a Zoom call on Wednesday July 1, 2020. The list had seven demands including: removal or School Resource Officers (SRO), diversified school board, anti-racist curriculum, creation of an equity team, mental and financial support to students and staff of color and an open space to talk about complaints of racial bias.

Iowa Freedom Riders seek clarifications to the Iowa City Community School District’s responses to demands

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter July 2, 2020

After reviewing the Iowa City Community School District’s response to demands for a more inclusive academic environment, the Iowa Freedom Riders called upon the district’s board to specify what...

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

Iowa City Community School District Board discusses four models for returning to school

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter July 1, 2020

The Iowa City Community School District Board discussed four different models it’s considering the implementation of in the upcoming school year in a virtual meeting Tuesday, including on-site, all-remote,...

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

Teachers and leaders within Iowa City schools address racial injustice in lower education

Mary Hartel, News Reporter June 14, 2020

As demonstrations continue to advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement at both the local and national levels, lower education is one of many institutions where community members are calling for...

Signs offering directions for meal pickup are seen at City High School on Sunday, April 26, 2020.

Iowa City schools allow anyone under 18 to receive free meals amid COVID-19 cancellation

Will Fineman, News Reporter April 29, 2020

The Iowa City Community School District is allowing any person under the age of 18 years old to receive free meals from its schools, which are distributing food to students amid community spread of...

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

Iowa City schools go virtual in first week of online instruction

Hannah Rovner, News Reporter April 29, 2020

Students in the Iowa City Community School District resumed their courses virtually this week, relying on computers, voluntary learning systems, and mobile hotspots instead of the traditional backpacks...

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Experiences slip away from Iowa City area high-school students as COVID-19 brings academic year to abrupt end

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 27, 2020

When Jessica Moonjely prepared for her final tennis season at Iowa City West High School, she was ready to create more memories with the team that had played a primary role in her high-school career....

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

Iowa City School District changes distance education after announcement of extended school closures

Naomi Hofferber, Arts & Culture Reporter April 17, 2020

In response to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Friday announcement that all Iowa schools will be closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year, the Iowa City Community School District is shifting their online...