New college graduates share first year teaching experiences
Gazette profiles three new Cedar Rapids teachers Jean Graves Kris Fry and Bob Young all recent graduates. The series follows their first year at Prairie View McKinley Kennedy high school with mentors and classroom transitions. It notes state teacher mentor programs and first year attrition figures.
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Linn-Mar district tests free school disruption alert system
Linn-Mar School District and Information Services USA of Hiawatha launched a pilot Web site based notification system to alert parents by email pager or PCS phone about class cancellations early dismissals or late starts. The one year contract is free and signup is on the district site.
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Taft student places second in national civic oration contest
Katrina Jensen of Cedar Rapids Taft Middle School earned second place in the national Civic Oration Contest by Modern Woodmen of TALK America. She spoke on Helen Keller and received a $1,000 savings plan and plaque after advancing from the Iowa Illinois regional contest.
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