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The Dubuque School Board appointed Stan Rheingans as the acting Superintendent. Rheingans is the district’s Director of Human Resources but is also certified to be a Superintendent. The appointment comes after current superintendent Dr. Larie Godinez told the board she … Continue reading →

The Dubuque  School Board took the first step to fire the district’s superintendent. On Monday night, the board unanimously voted to begin taking that action against Superintendent Larie Godinez. Board members say school staff has a “loss of confidence” in … Continue reading →

Some students in Dubuque are making a big transition, one that takes them from wheelchairs to walking. And it’s thanks to a program called, Mobility Opportunities Via Education, or M.O.V.E. for short. Students and teachers at Eisenhower Elementary School are … Continue reading →

 United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan pushed partnerships while speaking in Dubuque on Wednesday. Duncan explained a new education initiative called “Together for Tomorrow.” He used Dubuque as an example of how partnerships between schools and community agencies help … Continue reading →

Teachers at Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School in Dubuque are rolling out a brand new science curriculum for their students. A grant from a national engineering organization is helping that school pay for the program. Those technology based classes will begin … Continue reading →

A Dubuque football field that’s in bad shape and even dangerous for players is about to get a multi-million dollar makeover. On Monday, the Dubuque school district is expected to award a 9 million dollar contract to renovate the field. … Continue reading →

Some students at Western Dubuque High School may be thinking twice before drinking and driving. At least that’s what administrators are hoping. Rescue crews and student actors portrayed a real-life drunk driving accident in this school’s parking lot today. Students … Continue reading →

If not now, administrators at the Western Dubuque School District will have to wait eight years to make what parents say are much needed upgrades The district needs voters to pass a 16.5 million dollar bond issue for school renovations … Continue reading →

What started out as a science experiment has become a dream come true for some students at Garnavillo Middle School. The students launched a massive weather balloon with a camera in hopes of learning something about the weather. Right now, … Continue reading →

Dubuque, Iowa isn’t exactly a typical spring break destination. But inside the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, spring breakers are everywhere. Kathy Rohner said, “this was a spur of the moment thing, we have a family pass here. ” … Continue reading →

Iowa’s education director announced Tuesday he’s seeking a waiver for the state from the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Jason Glass says the federal law is too rigid and relies too heavily on standardized test scores to rate schools. … Continue reading →

A push to improve technology and learning could mean some big changes for students and teachers in Dubuque. Dubuque school might replace their current I.T. staff with a team from Dell computers. When it comes to the latest technology in … Continue reading →

The latest technology dominates many classrooms here in Eastern Iowa. But for one boy in Edgewood, advanced technology is his only way to be inside a classroom. Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary school is a typical school building. Inside is a typical classroom … Continue reading →

A rural eastern Iowa school district will soon embark on a whole new way of learning. The Iowa Virtual Academy is an alternative learning program that students can choose to enroll in. It’s an effort to improve every student’s achievement … Continue reading →

Governor Branstad and the State Education Department are unveiling plans to improve Iowa’s schools. It’s part of his education reform plan. The goal is to improve test scores and increase student achievement in the classroom. One proposal includes making it … Continue reading →