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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Grace King
My passion for journalism began as a freshman at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids writing for the student newspaper. I take the responsibility of K-12 education reporter for The Gazette seriously, knowing that my interactions with students may be the first time they’ve spoken with a journalist. I love visiting Eastern Iowa schools and asking students what they want to be when they grow up, what their favorite subject is in school and why. And I get to speak with educators about the innovative ways they’re teaching their students. When I’m not reporting, I’m making dinner with my husband, at the dog park with our Goldendoodle, Sage, or reading a library book. Get the latest news delivered right to your inbox.
Latest Articles by Grace King
K-12 Education Apr. 17, 2025 3:55 pm197d ago
The Clear Creek Amana Community School District has hired a new superintendent after former leader Corey Seymour stepped down in February to take a personal leave of absence.
K-12 Education Apr. 16, 2025 7:35 am198d ago
No additional taxes or funding measures will be required for a new indoor activities center at Linn-Mar High School. The facility will include a new wrestling room, weight room and gym with an indoor track.
K-12 Education Apr. 16, 2025 7:36 am198d ago
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is reducing 27 full time positions from its district offices to ensure long-term financial sustainability. The 11 percent decrease in payroll, effective June 30, will result in about $1.66 million in savings.
K-12 Education Apr. 14, 2025 7:07 pm200d ago
The Linn-Mar school board rescinded a policy Monday that protected transgender students from discrimination, saying it references Iowa laws that “no longer exist.”
K-12 Education Jan. 17, 2025 7:16 am287d ago
Kids on Course is a program of the Zach Johnson Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping Cedar Rapids children and their families. Johnson, who was raised in Cedar Rapids, is a professional golfer who has 12 victories on the PGA Tour.
K-12 Education Jan. 15, 2025 7:28 am289d ago
Families interested in theme-based learning for their children can enter the lottery for a chance to be placed in their chosen school outside their attendance boundary
K-12 Education Jan. 14, 2025 5:30 am290d ago
The high school located in downtown Cedar Rapids opened in the fall of 2023 as a project-based school students can opt into
K-12 Education Jan. 14, 2025 7:30 am290d ago
Land previously owned by Cedar Rapids’ first female surgeon Dr. Joan Tauke and her husband Donald
K-12 Education Jan. 13, 2025 12:36 pm291d ago
The Exploring Education class is seeking 3-year-olds for high school students in the class to gain hands-on experience teaching social skills, literacy and math.
K-12 Education Jan. 13, 2025 12:59 pm291d ago
AEA staff to prioritize time in classrooms with teachers, students, sharing evidence-based teaching strategies
K-12 Education Jan. 10, 2025 7:19 am294d ago
The State Board of Education voted Thursday to approve Empowering Excellence’s expansion, as well as six additional charter school applications on Thursday.
K-12 Education Jan. 9, 2025 12:29 am295d ago
Fully funding 4-year-old preschool, policies that help schools recruit and retain staff and better mental health services all are priorities.
K-12 Education Dec. 30, 2024 8:19 am305d ago
Former Iowa State Education Association President Tammy Wawro says school officials are asking the ‘hard questions.’
K-12 Education Dec. 30, 2024 8:31 am305d ago
About 15 teachers impacted by construction voted to move forward with renovations over spring break for the new program. Construction at Washington High will begin later.
K-12 Education Dec. 27, 2024 7:31 am308d ago
Former restaurant owner Frank Bowman is launching Prairie High School’s Culinary Arts Pathway; former Hy-Vee leader working as a paraeducator in Linn-Mar

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