Cedar Rapids tackles SINA feedback program across schools
Cedar Rapids pursues a districtwide turnaround using feedback consultants in ten elementary and two middle schools. The effort, tied to No Child Left Behind SINA designations and Title I status, adds coaching for teachers, weekly classroom observations, and plan-based improvements to lift reading and overall progress. Garfield Elementary, in its second year, shows delay status on SINA reading scores as teachers report growth and new strategies.
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Cedar Rapids
America
Trace Pickering
McCarthy
Long
Wildhagen
Garfield
Cedar Rapids turns to targeted coaching in turnaround schools
Cedar Rapids schools expand the turnaround program adding Madison and Taylor elementary schools along with Wilson and Roosevelt middle schools to the effort. The district moved several campuses to delay status this summer, with progress possible to remove the SINA designation. Teachers note increased coaching and weekly professional development through district consultants Doreen Marvin and Susan Leddick, while union leaders caution about changes in evaluation.
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Adam Wesley
the Gazette
Roosevelt and Wilson
Susan Leddick
SINA
Dolezal
Cedar Rapids
Madison and
Taylor
Wilson
Roosevelt
Doreen Marvin
Cedar Rapids Education Association
Tania Johnson
Long
McCarthy
CIA chief says room to improve on past interrogation program
Brennan argues the link between enhanced interrogation techniques and useful information is unknowable. He notes the program began under George W. Bush, was halted in 2009 by Obama, and faced Senate findings of brutality. He condemns nonflight abuses while defending most officers.
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Brennan
George W. Bush
Barack Obama
Dick Cheney
Intelligence Committee
CIA
Senate
al-Qaida
Linn County uncashed checks prompt debate over paying eight largest
Linn County officials dispute whether to pay eight largest uncashed county checks totaling a sizeable sum issued to Options workshop clients. Some supervisors want to pay all small amounts, while others urge careful analysis before handling dozens of tiny payees. Auditor Miller cites new procedures to void uncashed checks and promises to help locate recipients.
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Miller
Tucker
Linn
Ben Rogers
Rogers
Linda Langston
John Harris
Brent Oleson
Langston
Oleson
Kids Safety in a Technological World seminar announced
Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids hosts a free session on December 1 from 6 to 8 pm in Room 1176 Linn Hall. Expert speaker outlines online dangers and parental involvement, with Verizon and U S Cellular reps instructing safer devices for children. Call 319 286 5439 to register.
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Schmitz
Kirkwood
Verizon
U.S. Cellular
Linn Hall
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
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