On the Right Track: CRCSD
Welcome to On the Right Track: CRCSD, the official podcast of the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Join us as we celebrate the stories, successes, and innovations shaping our schools and community. From heartfelt conversations with educators and students to in-depth discussions with district leaders and community partners, this podcast is your ticket to staying informed and inspired. Whether we’re sharing classroom triumphs, exploring initiatives that empower learners, or addressing the challenges and opportunities in education today, we’re always focused on one goal: keeping everyone on the right track to success.
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On the Right Track: CRCSD
Future Ready Today: District Newsletter March 5
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In this episode, we step into Music In Our Schools Month by celebrating a legacy of artistry that dates back over a century in Cedar Rapids. From the national stage in Washington, D.C., to the "Great White Way" right here at Washington High School, our students are proving that the future of CRCSD is bright, bold, and incredibly talented.
In this episode:
- Tonight’s Headliner — Warriors on Broadway: We’ve got your front-row seat to the details of tonight’s showcase at Washington High School. It’s free, it’s high-energy, and it’s a must-see for showtune fans!
- The Symphony of Growth: Dr. Lannin reflects on why music education is a pillar of our district. We look back at the foundation laid by Alice Inskeep in 1903 and look forward to new district-level leadership dedicated to the fine arts.
- Postseason Powerhouse: * Warrior Women’s Basketball: Celebrating a gritty 18–5 season and a historic State Tournament run.
- Team Santuario (Taft Middle School): How these young innovators took their 100-year vision to D.C. and placed 9th in the nation.
- Jefferson Boys Bowling: Highlighting their impressive 4th-place finish at the state lanes.
- New Leadership Spotlight: Introducing Adam Zimmermann as the new Chief of Schools, Area 1, and the strategic move to integrate our Data and Curriculum teams.
- The "March Deadlines" Checklist: * Everything you need to know about the Magnet Lottery (closes March 31).
- Registration reminders for our "littlest learners" in Preschool and Kindergarten.
- Required dental screenings for incoming 9th graders and Kindergarteners.
- Pardon Our Dust: A $30 million update on Jefferson’s transformation, featuring a first look at the new Freshman Academy and CTE labs.
- Glance Around the District: 5th-grade fiddles at Hiawatha, "river crossings" at Nixon, and team-led Reader's Theater at Erskine.