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College Community News- Prairie Fest Raises $50,000 May 16, 2012The Prairie School Foundation would like to extend our thanks to everyone that attended and contributed to Prairie Fest 2012. […]
- Million T-Shirt March May 15, 2012The Million T-Shirt March Against Bullying is designed to raise awareness about our schools’ bullying prevention efforts and also take part in the nation’s largest and most ambitious anti-bullying rally ever. […]
- Café la Prairie May 15, 2012The Prairie Point student-run restaurant Café la Prairie is open May 23-24th. This café is organized and run by Prairie Point 9th grade Business and Family and Consumer Science students. […]
- Attention Prairie Athletes May 10, 2012Prairie athletics and the Prairie Booster Club are proud to, once again, offer elite training opportunities for our 7th-12th grade athletes. […]
- Point Students Reach Out May 3, 2012Students celebrated volunteerism by using their time and talents in the communities of Cedar Rapids, Ely, and Walford. […]
- New Dietary Guidelines May 3, 2012New USDA Dietary Guidelines requiring schools nationwide to adjust the way they run their Nutrition Programs. College Community Schools Nutrition Program will begin requiring students to take a serving of fruit or a serving of vegetables at lunch beginning in the month of May 2012. […]
- Digital Literacy Q & A III May 3, 2012Laptop s for Students in Grades 9-12 Next Fall […]
- Prairie Fest Raises $50,000 May 16, 2012
- Your Voice
- Young and ResponsibleXavier sophomore Ben Valentine has started a “Young and Responsible” initiative at Xavier High School where he promotes responsible decisions with custom designed wristbands. Today, Ben talked about the initiative with the students at Regis Middle School and he will … Continue reading → […]Jessica Schneider / Xavier High School
- 4th Avenue Jazz Company ResultsResults from the 4th Avenue Jazz Company try-outs were posted today in the main foyer. Some students rejoiced upon reading the results, while others turned away sobbing. The list is as follows: Girls: Liliana Coelho Kellee Darner Taylor Dengler Taylor … Continue reading → […]TheLittleHawk.com
- Young and Responsible
- Latest headlines from Iowa Higher Education
- Iowa City man sues UI, regents over mold in rental house May 16, 2012
- Coe College students quiz Culver on leadership May 14, 2012
- Djalali to start as UI liberal arts dean in August May 14, 2012
- Karl Rove, Dee Dee Myers to speak at Cornell May 11, 2012
- Kirkwood board approves 3.9 percent tuition increase May 11, 2012
Category Archives: Dubuque
UEN: Iowa must address funding formula, student assessment, and changing demographics as key parts of transforming education
From the Urban Education Network: The leaders of Iowa’s largest school districts are urging participants in the July 25-26 Iowa Education Summit to address real issues facing the state’s school districts, from how Iowa assesses student progress to how public … Continue reading
Posted in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, education, Iowa City, Waterloo
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McDonald named principal of Sageville Elementary in Dubuque
Jean McDonald has been appointed as principal of Sageville Elementary school in Dubuque beginning today, the Dubuque district announced in a news release. McDonald has been principal of Fulton Elementary and has worked in the district since 2003, Superintendent Laurie … Continue reading
Local Schoolkids go to College
CEDAR RAPIDS- School may be out for the summer but some kids from around the area are taking summer courses. College for kids is a summer program offering fine arts and academic courses in a college setting. The program is offered … Continue reading
Posted in Cedar Rapids, College Community, Dubuque, Iowa City, Linn-Mar, Marion
Tagged Coe College, Grant Wood AEA
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Educational examiners revoke licenses of three Eastern Iowans
The Iowa Board of Education Examiners has permanently revoked the licenses of three Eastern Iowa educators who were convicted of improper contact with students. Former Regina teacher Robert Dolan, former Anamosa teacher Andrew Buck and former Dubuque Hempstead administrator Shane … Continue reading
Four Oaks completes project
DUBUQUE – To equip an old elementary school for the 21st century takes more than converting chalkboards to white boards. Thanks to the Dubuque Racing Association and the Mystique Casino … CONTINUE READING ON EASTERN IOWA NEWS NOW
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Rick Colpitts Selected as Principal of Senior High School
From the Dubuque Community School District: Dubuque Principal
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Hempstead Cheerleaders fight to compete at Nationals
**UPDATE: At the end of the meeting board member George Davis called for a vote on the issue. One member, Larry Loepke was absent. The vote was 3 to 3 and needed a majority to pass. As a result, at … Continue reading
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Dubuque Community Schools to Offer Free Whooping Cough Vaccinations
From the Dubuque Community School District: Dubuque Whooping Cough
Dubuque’s Holy Family CEO to Retire
Steven Cornelius, Chief Administrator for Holy Family Catholic Schools announced his retirement date today. He will step down from his position on July 1, 2011. Corenilus has worked for the Catholic Schools in Dubuque for almost 40 years. Corneilus led … Continue reading
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Hard choices ahead for Dubuque schools
Some schools could close. Others could be renovated. The district might even build a new school. It’s all part of a possible plan to save money and even out enrollment in the Dubuque Community Schools. It’s the beginning of a … Continue reading
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