K-12 Education

Almost 500 kids in Cedar Rapids elementary schools attending Kids on Course University to improve reading, math skills

The school district may have been in violation of the First Amendment had it deleted individual user’s comments harmful to LGBTQ people.

Votes can be cast for the Clear Creek Amana superintendent to have a chance at being on the show ‘Favorite Chef’

At an education roundtable, school leaders lament lawmakers showing ‘no trust’ in local level decisions.

IowaWORKS.gov replacing Teach Iowa as main listing for teaching jobs July 1

The district made significant changes to limit the use of physical restraint as a part of a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Black students in Cedar Rapids high schools continue to be disproportionately charged

The law, which was signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds last month, bars books that depict or describe sexual acts. Schools are also required to have a policy that allows someone to request removal of any classroom materials, and they must put their library catalog online and allow parents to review certain instructional materials.

Currently, state law requires students who transfer schools to sit out of varsity sports for 90 days. The Cedar Rapids policy, which has been on the books for years, is more restrictive.

The fourth elementary school in the district to be located in Coralville to alleviate overcrowding in other district buildings.

Cedar Rapids, Prairie schools offer breakfast and lunch throughout the summer

The Grant Wood Area Education Agency Service offers coaching and behavioral intervention strategies to early childhood educators.