January's Student of the Month: Emily Armstrong

Emily Armstrong, a senior at Alburnett High School, is January's Student of the Month.

Those who nominated her called her a compassionate helper and a friend to anyone. She is a member of the national honor society with a 3.9 GPA and is a member of the varsity volleyball team.

Look for her story later this month.

If you know someone you'd like to see as a Student of the Month,

click or tap here

to send in your nomination.

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Education

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Updated: Oct. 20, 2020 at 7:09 PM CDT

By Ethan Stein

The school district says it saw the number of people choosing remote learning decrease from the buildings that are open and can have in-person instruction at every grade level.

Education

Leading by example to reduce stress for students during a pandemic

Updated: Oct. 20, 2020 at 6:26 PM CDT

By Beth Malicki

In Tuesday's Novel Classroom report, KCRG-TV9's Beth Malicki learns about how they're adapting and what we can all do to support children in this time of change.

Iowa

Nominate a student for KCRG-TV9′s Successful Students

Updated: Oct. 15, 2020 at 1:34 PM CDT

By KCRG Staff

KCRG-TV9′s Student of the Month is now KCRG-TV9′s Successful Students.

Education

Using positive behavioral interventions and support for virtual learners

Updated: Oct. 13, 2020 at 5:43 PM CDT

By Beth Malicki

In KCRG’s Novel Classroom report, KCRG-TV9′s Beth Malicki talks to a positive behavior trainer with Grant Wood Area Education Agency about how parents can make the transition easier.

I9 Investigations

Cedar Rapids daycare using mask myths to justify policy

Updated: Oct. 12, 2020 at 7:28 PM CDT

By Ethan Stein

Their research uses debunked myths on masks including it causes legionnaires' disease, prevents needed her immunity, lowers oxygen levels and doesn’t stop Covid-19 from spreading.

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Education

Using positive reinforcement to steer kids toward good behaviors

Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 at 6:13 PM CDT

By Beth Malicki

What does it mean to focus on positive reinforcement? It starts with the mindset that kids don’t innately know how to behave; instead, it's all learned.

Education

Using positive reinforcement to steer kids toward good behaviors

Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 at 5:56 PM CDT

What works in the classroom to manage dozens of kids' behavior, could also work at home.

Education

Dubuque County COVID-19 positivity rate above 15%, school district monitoring

Updated: Sep. 23, 2020 at 2:52 PM CDT

By KCRG News Staff

The 14-day positivity rate of testing for the novel coronavirus in Dubuque County is above the threshold for a potential shift to online-only learning for schools there, but the absentee rate at the county’s largest school district is not yet high enough according to state rules.

Education

What works for supporting students while they're learning virtually

Updated: Sep. 22, 2020 at 6:45 PM CDT

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Education

Cedar Rapids School District seeing increase in need at student internet hubs

Updated: Sep. 22, 2020 at 6:02 PM CDT

By Taylor Holt

Many families in Cedar Rapids are still dealing with not having internet or cable and that’s caused some troubles for families in the Cedar Rapids Community School District as the first day of school kicked off Monday.

Iowa

University of Northern Iowa modifies spring 2021 schedule due to COVID-19

Updated: Sep. 14, 2020 at 10:01 AM CDT

The University of Northern Iowa said it has made modifications to its spring 2021 calendar to allow in-person classes to continue while minimizing the risk of COVID-19.