Brain growth bursts may reshape Cedar Rapids middle schools
Cedar Rapids educators explore brain growth spurts in youths from ages 2 to 16 with University of Georgia researcher Conrad Toepfer Jr. Findings suggest alternating growth and plateau periods, guiding when to introduce or refine learning. Stout leads a committee to translate research into sixth to ninth grade organization, with a report due by November 1.
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Cedar Rapids
Conrad Toepfer Jr
University of Georgia
Toepfer
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Stout
Brandeis University
Herman Epstein
Should Hayes older wing stand or fall at board vote
Cedar Rapids school board weighs demolishing Hayes Elementary older wing built 1912 1915 to save about 80300 versus repair costs 133800 for roof windows and repaint. No takers for the 1955 newer wing leasing interest noted. Board May 26 agenda includes plan for wheelchair lift at Washington High and other school plant updates.
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Hayes Elementary
Cedar Rapids Community School
Hayes
City Recreation Department
Newell Lash
Marvin Maire
Washington High School
Washington Swimming
Educational Service Center
ESC
Cedar Rapids honors students and local business leaders
Twenty students received awards at Cedar Rapids Community Schools annual office education banquet attended by 170 community employers, student employees and high school staff. William Rogers and Levon Cling were honored for support and contributions. Donald Menning received a life story presentation and will retire this year as district vocational education coordinator.
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Cedar Rapids
William Rogers
Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co
Levon Cling
Emery Air Freight Corp
Donald Menning
Sue Pegariek
Jacelyn Drive
Jefferson High School
Kathy Reilly
Center St
Jefferson
Laura Pyle
21St Ave
Diana Edaburn
Washington High School
Debra Fitz
Falbrook Drive
Kennedy High School
Kelly Glenn
Carlton Road
Mary Jo Wood
30Th St
Washington
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Christie Wallace
Gazette Cation
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Arthur McDuffie
Saan
the Gazette
P.O. Box
WWE
Oakland Rd
Els Id
Tammy Webb
Coldstream Ave
Marla Stoecker
42Nd St
Kennedy
Sue Vanek
1Éth Ave
Debra Allison
Franbrook Terrace
Scott Hockaday
Eastern Drive
Mary Divoky
Skylark Lane
Brooke Hupp
Adirondack Drive
Vicki Adair
Owen St
Karla Libbert
Montclair Drive
Ann Creger
Sabra Harris
E Ave
Teresa Pitcher
11Th Ave
Hiawatha
Jeanette York
Evergreen St
Noritake
Ireland
Keltcraft
Brigette
Carrie
Patience
Limerick
Morning Jewel
Thornton
Aubusson, Nanking
Angel D'Amour
Oriental Dream
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Kilkee Wicklow
Table Top Club
Anan Une
CNP
China
Glassware
Lindale and
Westdale
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