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Discrimination Based on Gender Identity Now Legal

The law protects us against discrimination. However, a recent bill signed by Kim Reynolds removes protections from discrimination based on gender identity. Some people agree with this bill being signed into law. However, this brings worry to many Iowa citizens. This can naturally be expected, seeing as gender identity is…

by Charlotte Blakley  •  Apr 3, 2025
Features

AI Detection Tools: Can They be Trusted?

Sixty-eight percent of teachers in the U.S. regularly use AI detection tools on their students’ work, according to a survey done by the Center for Democracy and Technology. In recent times, AI has been a concern in schools. Due to this, AI detection schools have quickly risen in popularity. They…

by Charlotte Blakley  •  Feb 3, 2025
Culture

Many Laws Affect Transgender Minors

In recent years transgender related subjects have been very controversial. Many laws have been made limiting transgender minors and their treatment. Such laws include House File 180, which according to itself, prohibits schools from “Facilitating any accommodation that is intended to affirm a student’s gender identity, if that gender identity…

by Charlotte Blakley  •  Jan 9, 2025
Features

Recent Iowa Book Banning Law Put Back Into Place

Book banning has always been a very controversial topic. Many people believe it to have no place in our school system but others disagree. Back in May of 2023, a law was passed in Iowa leading to the banning of several books. However, due to the controversy of such a…

by Charlotte Blakley  •  Nov 7, 2024
News

New Attendance Law Sparks Controversy

Senate File 2435 redefines truancy and establishes chronic absenteeism

by Charlotte Blakley  •  Sep 20, 2024