GPAEA Schools in the News - February 2013

February 7

• Cardinal – New learning tool in Cardinal School District
  

February 12

• Ottumwa - James school’s grant for indoor playground provides a ‘dynamic workout’

February 13

• Ottumwa - Ottumwa school board to keep fees steady
  

February 14

• Wapello – Wapello considers armed school guards

February 18

• Van Buren - Van Buren High School students pack 7,000 meals for the needy
  

February 21

• Albia – Grassley fields tough questions from Albia High School students

February 25

• Harmony – High-poverty districts make major inroads on reading

February 27

• Central Lee - Central Lee wins 2013 Middle School Science Bowl
• Statewide - Iowa’s high school graduation rate increases
• Ottumwa - Training for the unthinkable: No blanket policy exists for responding to school shootings

Note: The articles compiled in this list come from independent media sources who are solely responsible for their content. GPAEA staff did not participate in writing any of these articles and GPAEA does not necessarily endorse the content of the articles.  Some articles may be available only by subscription.