Iowa districts prepare for superintendent transitions
Districts in Iowa move to new leadership as current superintendents depart at year end. The shift affects several area schools and district operations as officials plan replacements and smooth transitions.
Debate on School Security Alternatives Proceeds Nationally
A civil rights group plans to issue an alternative to posting police in schools as debate over security in the nation’s 100,000 schools continues. The report comes five days before the NRA unveils its updated proposal on Thursday.
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Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival Turns 30 in 2013
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival marks its 30th anniversary in 2013 celebrating three decades of community events and patriotic programming across the city. Organizers highlight concerts, parades, and volunteer involvement fueling the milestone.
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Iowa Women Triumph Over Miami In NCAA First Round
Iowa defeated Miami 69 to 53 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in the NCAA tournament first round. The Hawkeyes advance to face No 1 seed Notre Dame in the next round Tuesday at 1B.
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River islands pruned to save forested edges
Biologists cut edge trees on Upper Mississippi River islands to prevent loss of habitats. Rich King of the McGregor District says leaners are likely to topple into the river, with millions spent by the U S Army Corps of Engineers to support the effort.
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Iowa educators convene on competency based education reform
A small group including state schools chief Jason Glass gathered in a suburban office park to chart how competency based education could reshape Iowa public schooling. The group plans to submit a report to the General Assembly in November outlining CBE implementations and timelines.
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Survivors seek control of mass shooting donations
Victims families from Columbine, Virginia Tech, and Aurora push for a centralized fund to ensure post tragedy donations go to the victims and their families. After Sandy Hook, Newtown has many funds raising money, and a new group calls for an official fundraising authority to streamline relief.
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Supreme Court to Hear Same-Sex Marriage Case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday and Wednesday on the constitutionality of same-sex marriage, marking a potential shift in judicial legacy and a defining moment akin to Roe v. Wade debates. The consideration weighs religion, politics, and civil rights as the court faces this landmark issue.
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