What was already considered to be a teacher shortage is about to get much worse. Two Des Moines area teachers tell us their thoughts as to why so many people are leaving the profession.
As colleges scramble to prepare for a safe school year in the midst of the pandemic, are they prepared to enforce safe social distancing among their students?
For many people a good education powers their future success; it can lead to a high-paying job, more social connections and greater growth opportunities down the road. But some states are better at providing those opportunities than others. Which begs the question: Just how smart is the Hawkeye state?