Cedar Rapids schools

Outdated technology and the high cost of updating the technology are two reasons given why flashing school zone signs have been deactivated in Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids school officials announced another administrator from Washington High School is leaving in the wake of an inappropriate relationship between a teacher and a student.

Tuesday, Cedar Rapids Washington Principal Ralph Plagman resigned amid the fallout of a former substitute teacher's relationship with a student. The school board has now released a statement.

Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Kennedy high schools, which combined serve more than 3,000 students, will not have school librarians next year.

The Cedar Rapids School District has decided to cut 13 high school and 10 elementary school teaching positions, as it looks to trim $2.3 million from the upcoming budget.

A proposed schedule change for the Cedar Rapids school district that would have seen students have a late start every Monday morning, has been shelved for now.

The Education Department released data today showing that Iowa has the highest high school graduation rate in the 50 states, more than eight percent above the national average.

According to new research, Cedar Rapids is the best city in the country for kids. Cedar Rapids is one of three Iowa cities in the Top 20, but a runaway number one.