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CEDAR RAPIDS — The documentary film “Bully” has been in Cedar Rapids theaters for less than a week, but it’s already inspiring members of the community to reassess and attack the issue of bullying schools. About 100 people turned up for an … Continue reading →

The federal Department of Education has some criticisms of Iowa’s application to waive requirements of the No Child Left Behind education law. Iowa applied for a waiver from the 2001 law’s requirement earlier this year. The application followed the federal … Continue reading →

CEDAR FALLS — If there’s one phrase the anti-bullying experts gathered at the University of Northern Iowa on Tuesday are tired of hearing, it’s “kids will be kids.” The saying, and others like it, is frequently uttered by parents, teachers, administrators … Continue reading →

UNI is hosting “Bully” film director, Lee Hirsch, and Cynthia Lowen, producer and writer, for a panel discussion today at 4 p.m. in the Sabin Auditorium. UNI faculty whose expertise lies in bullying and bullying prevention will join Hirsch and … Continue reading →

Iowa City and Cedar Rapids high schools continue to rank among the top in the state for offering Advanced Placement classes. The Iowa AP Index, compiled by the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa, has local schools in four … Continue reading →

CEDAR RAPIDS — The bulk of students currently attending Polk Elementary aren’t going far next year. Families at the closing Cedar Rapids school were given a choice of 15 other schools within the district to attend for the 2012-2013 school year. … Continue reading →

Department of Education Director Jason Glass is teaming up with one of his digital critics to experience first-hand the path high school students take to college. Glass and University of Kentucky Professor Scott Mcleod will both take the ACT college … Continue reading →

CEDAR RAPIDS — Kennedy High School Principal Mary Wilcynski remembers a few years ago when one of her male students handed her a note asking if it would be alright if he brought another boy as his date to the prom. … Continue reading →

A review of the Iowa Association of School Boards’ 2009 fiscal year by the state auditor uncovered concerns for the organization as it tries to move beyond several high-profile controversies in recent years. The re-audit, requested by former IASB President … Continue reading →

Voters in the College Community School District on Tuesday approved a $15 million bond to build a new elementary school on the district’s southwest Cedar Rapids campus. The measure, which needed 60 percent approval to pass, received 1,004 yes votes, … Continue reading →