The historic building was constructed by Rinderknecht Associates, a 144-year-old Cedar Rapids construction company. Today, there are about 540 students at Franklin Middle School, which has many services for its students, including community partners, a therapist, a peace facilitator to help resolve conflict, a barbershop and a food pantry.
The rural school in the Iowa City Community School District is permanently closing its doors at the end of the school year next month.
Teachers and media toured Trailside Elementary, which will open to students in northeast Cedar Rapids this fall.
High school students engaged in learning, excited about their future and chosen careers at Waterloo school district’s college and career center
She also opens $7 million in grants for the schools
In teaching about the U.S. government, the law directs schools to teach about alternative forms of government, including the “crimes against humanity that have occurred under communist regimes.”
Steele Dynamics was hired in two one-year contracts, worth a combined $158,600, from July 1 to June 30, 2025, as the district brings programs to students that will give them real-world experiences in the classroom that align with their career interests.
Cedar Rapids school board authorizes district to negotiate final terms.
New survey results shows an initial plan to demolish the historic school swayed voters in a $220 million school bond referendum that failed last year.
School officials learn what career programs community would like to see in its schools; get feedback on possible renovation and expansion of Harrison Elementary.
Why did Cedar Rapids' schools' $220 million bond fail? School board will review results of community survey Monday
These leaders guide schools in planning for the future of their district, setting goals for student achievement and creating facility plans
$1,000 bonus to employees who sign new contracts, submit resignation within seven days of receiving their contract.
Hundreds of people toured Garfield and Arthur elementary schools in northeast Cedar Rapids Saturday morning. The schools are being retired by the Cedar Rapids Community School District at the end of this academic year, and replaced by Trailside Elementary School.
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