Standardized Tests Set For Cedar Rapids Area Schools
Cedar Rapids and surrounding districts prepare ITBS ITED and ITES testing over the coming weeks. Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Marion Linn-Mar and College Community districts schedule dates for grades two through nine and ten through twelve. Results compare to national norms with sophomores in 1986 facing potential additional testing based on percentile thresholds. ITED results will be available for parents conferences by late October.
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Cedar Rapids-Marion
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Marion
Linn-Mar
Linn- Mar
College
ITBS
ITES
How Parents Help With Student Standardized Tests
Parents can improve test outcomes by ensuring daily school attendance on test days, securing a good night’s sleep, and providing proper nutrition. Encourage seriousness toward tests, avoid family conflicts, and attend a post test conference to review results and support teacher efforts.
Iowa schools share computer wealth contrasts national study
A Grant Wood Area Education Agency survey shows Iowa districts with per pupil funding have broad access to microcomputers, and that 90 percent of districts owned computers in 1982. The article notes equalization efforts, low software costs, and extensive teacher training aimed at expanding access across small and large districts.
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Iowa
Kay Graber
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Market Data Retrieval
Connecticut
Graber
Grant Wood Aea
Grant Wood Agency
Benton
Jones
Cedar
Linn
Johnson
Washington
Grant Wood
Minnesota
Dear Abby Notch Confusion Over Social Security
The Gazette reports Dear Abby misstated Social Security benefits for those born 1917 to 1921. Officials explain 1972 and 1977 laws created transitional formulas, affecting who gains more or less, with figures showing a sample retiree earning $50 340.43 would receive 305.90 in 1978, 208.80 in 1983, and 196.70 in 1984.
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Abby
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Marion Center Weekly Schedule at Marion Community Center
Activities listed for the coming week include reunions classes and multiple lessons at nearby venues. Notable items include Marion High School Class of 1928 reunion on Sunday and Kirkwood classes on Saturday with math magic mime and art offerings.
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Marion Community Center
Marion High School
Diamond Square
Hawkeye
Russ Penn
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
Creative Events Council
Czech Village Festival Opens With Merchant Sale
In Cedar Rapids the 10th Annual Czech Village Festival starts with a sidewalk sale outside shops in Czech Village. The event features a Czech embroidery workshop bingo and kolaches at the Festival Tent and runs through Sunday.
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Czech Village
Cedar Rapids
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