K-12 Education

Strategists are an extra teacher in the classroom students can rely on when they need help in math, reading or other core instruction

If the district illegally put a mask mandate in place, it could be at risk of losing its accreditation, which could mean a loss of state and federal funding.

Police will not be involved in enforcing school rules or discipline, among other recommendations, which school officials hope will reduce the number of arrests and charges filed of all students by 50 percent or more.

It’s the first new school building in the district in nearly two decades and launches a long-term master facilities plan.

The project-based learning program gives ‘grander and bigger’ purpose to student learning

School district exploring potential legal paths to protect students, staff and families

Although CARES Act funding is one-time, and the service is hoped to be perpetual, connecting therapists with clientele means a continuing funding stream even after federal dollars run out.

Partnership with Foundation 2 provides access to trained mental health professionals for all 32 school districts.

Cedar Rapids schools in need of about 15 additional school bus drivers for the 2021-22 school year, which begins Monday.

School districts across Eastern Iowa are adding counselors and mental health supports as more students return to in-person learning Monday.

Chicken, beef, cheese, pizza products, hamburger buns and individually packaged food items like condiments are harder to come by because of the COVID-19 pandemic, school officials say.

“My biggest concern is there are equity issues, where some children had a lot more resources. ... And then there are other kids who just didn't have those same resources and support. And I'm worried that those are the kids that are going to fall a lot more behind.”