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Friday, March 15, 2013  A group of students in high school and college want education officials in Iowa to recruit qualified teachers and improve testing standards.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The report was released on Monday by StudentsFirst.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Iowa officials say public schools have reported overall jump in enrollment for the 2012-13 school year.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Teacher evaluations, accountability and tenure could be on the docket when Republicans take control of the Missouri Legislature.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, April 23, 2012  Actors, artists join White House initiative to turn around failing schools with arts education

Friday, March 09, 2012  Dropout rates for Southeast Iowa districts varied for last year.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  The Iowa Department of Education has finalized and submitted its waiver to the U.S. Department of Education Tuesday regarding the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Iowa and Missouri education officials are asking for public input for waiver applications regarding No Child Left Behind.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is asking for public input on its proposal to seek a waiver from the federal "No Child Left Behind Act."

Thursday, November 10, 2011  The winningest coach in major college football history was fired Wednesday night, sending angry students into the streets.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.