Get the inside scoop on how colleges assess your high school and its course rigor. Featuring a former Admissions Officer, you'll gain crucial insights and actionable strategies during this 60-min ...

Des Moines Schools is closing Smouse Opportunity School and merging its special education programs with Ruby Van Meter next school year. The change will save an estimated $550,000 a year. The Smouse ...

Des Moines school board members could vote Tuesday to change school start times, affecting tens of thousands of families. Officials believe the switch will better align school hours with the natural ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — A new tactile mural and sensory wellness space at Ruby Van Meter School is designed to give students a place to reset, find calm, and care for their emotional well-being during the ...

Can the color of light in a classroom help students learn? The Des Moines School District is going to find out.Watch videoAt Ruby Van Meter School in Des Moines, the constant buzz of fluorescent ...

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