Hey Teachers, Are You Working This Summer?

When you hear the words summer job, you think of teenage lifeguards at the pool or college-aged camp counselors. But what about educators? Do you seek summertime employment? And if you do, is it teaching or another occupation? Are you having a harder time finding summer employment?
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Hello, My Name Is …

The Cedar Rapids school district’s new superintendent, David Benson, starts his new job July 1. Benson was one of four candidates considered to replace Dave Markward, who retires June 30.
Benson will finish his fifth year as superintendent in the Ladue School District in St. Louis before taking over in Cedar Rapids. He previously served for [...]

What’s In A Name?

Ever wondered how a school gets it name?
Me, too.
Send me your suggestions of school names (you can e-mail me at meredith.hines-dochterman@gazcomm.com or leave a message in the comments) you’ve puzzled over and I’ll find out how that name came to be.
That’s teamwork.