Interactive whiteboards energize Cedar Rapids middle math classes
In Cedar Rapids Har d ing Middle School teachers install 78 inch interactive boards funded by state and federal grants. Denise Melchert notes students engage actively using hand held slates and voting devices. Boards record and replay activity, display quizzes and graphs, and download videos for review, boosting on task focus and participation.
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Harding Middle School
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Interactive whiteboards roll out in Iowa City schools
The district notes smooth installation of a large tech project and hopes to add more interactive whiteboards if feedback supports it. Funds from a 1 percent local-option sales tax would cover future units, with social studies rooms as a likely next target. Superintendent Lane Plugge says the district is evaluating the technology.
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Bruzek
Iowa City
Lane Plugge
Behle
Iowa City to trim summer school spending and offerings
The Iowa City school district plans to cut about 600 000 spent yearly on summer school by reviewing offerings and exploring staffing changes computer based programs and higher fees. A district committee will finalize plans in the coming months with possible class cuts and enrichment activity reductions.
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Would-be thief at coin shop gets a surprise
Cedar Rapids police described two suspects as black males about 5 feet 10 to 6 feet tall, 160 pounds each, who entered Eastern Iowa Coin Shop at 4950 Johnson Ave NW around 12:30 PM Tuesday and fled after the wife grabbed the gun. John and Ty Spencer credited quick action with preventing a theft after burglaries. The couple has since installed bars and a security system and called for protection of local businesses.
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Cedar Rapids
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Not Guilty Plea Filed in High School Break-In Case
Justin L. Hulsizer, 19, a former West High student of Iowa City, pleads not guilty to second degree burglary for a Dec 20 intrusion at 2901 Melrose Ave. Police found lighters and torn paper as he admitted anger over a past suspension. he was released under pretrial supervision.
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