K-12 Education

‘It’s never going to stop queer people from existing,’ Iowa City High student says

The Cedar Rapids school district announced Monday its new magnet high school — the first of its kind in the state — will be located at the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance in downtown Cedar Rapids. The district is more than one-fourth of the way toward its goal to recruit 200 ninth- and 10th-graders for the first year of the new high school.

“Holstein’ was the winning word for Lindsey Jessen, a sixth-grader from Marion who is home-schooled, in a regional spelling bee.

Educators say social-emotional learning can help improve students’ mental health, decrease bullying and teach career readiness skills

Three- and 4-year-olds will be taught traditional, age-appropriate academics in addition to dance classes in this half-day program.

The high school students are learning how to code, use a 3-D printer and problem solve at UnityPoint Health’s Generate Lab.

A new survey shows community wants to see next superintendent to work to improve communication with staff, families, and ‘get out in front of problems’

The Gazette sat down with Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Director Karen Swanson to talk about the former superintendent’s legacy and 40th anniversary of the foundation

House renovated by Marion, Linn-Mar high school students in partnership with the Marion Economic Development Corporation

Cedar Rapids schools coaching special education teachers in changes required under U.S. Department of Justice Settlement

Next Cedar Rapids schools Superintendent Tawana Grover to provide up to 15 days of consulting services to the district

‘Hear My Voice,’ a music education program at Liberty High and City High, offers student-driven program focused on hip-hop and the music industry.