K-12 Education

The new library, which is being funded through a combination of public and private dollars, will be built near the corner of Edgewood Road and 20th Avenue SW, in Cedar Rapids. The 27-acre site also will include a city park. It is anticipated to open in late fall 2026.

The shooting occurred in the school's commons area, where about 50 students and staff had gathered for breakfast before classes.

Xavier Catholic Schools anticipate Regis, LaSalle middle schools by August 2026 at former Toyota Financial Services building in northeast Cedar Rapids.

Center Point-Urbana, Williamsburg, Highland and Decorah propose facility plans to their communities needing financial support

New school buildings are expected to open at the Hoover and Van Buren campuses in August 2027.

$20K in awards go to 41 high school seniors

With fewer school districts participating in the Cedar Rapids-based program, what does the future look like?

College Community district creates a ‘newcomer’ class for high schoolers and expands the English learner program to a fifth elementary school.

Empowering Excellence offers students struggling in the traditional public school setting an alternative path to high school graduation.

Joining the League of Innovative Schools gives the district access to cutting-edge educational practices. It becomes the second Iowa school system to be included, following Iowa City.

Nearly $15 million in federal grant funds awarded to the Cedar Rapids Community School District will be used to support its college and career readiness programs at Washington and Jefferson high schools.

The Iowa City Community School District is delaying its plan to “revision” its elementary schools after the initial proposal was met with a strong reaction from the community imploring it to slow down.