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Caring for children can be a journey – let’s support one another! Starting on Thursday, April 20, there will be monthly Parent/Guardian/Caretaker support group meetings held at the Central Rivers AEA Clear Lake office. Important details can...
As parents, one of our most important roles is to support and help guide our children as they navigate the world and make decisions about their future. Although a young person’s future has many elements and moving...
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is a phrase that has become more and more popular as we work to continually improve our school systems. This includes schools and students that historically have been overlooked, inadequately resourced, and...
Paraeducator, educational assistant, teacher associate, teacher aide, media associate, lunchroom aide, etc., are often used to describe those who support students in ways different from the teacher and play an important role in the success of all...
Public schools in Iowa are required to have their school board adopt a budget and have it submitted to the county auditor by April 15 each year. One of the main purposes of the budget is to...
Central Rivers Area Education Agency (CRAEA) is pleased to announce that Joel Pedersen, currently superintendent at Cardinal Community School District, has been selected as the agency’s new chief administrator. Pedersen will succeed Sam Miller, who is...
Are you thinking about being a substitute teacher? There are some fantastic advantages to being a substitute such as not having to worry about lesson planning or grading. In addition, it only takes a moment to make...
Central Rivers Area Education Agency has achieved full accreditation from the Iowa State Board of Education following a rigorous review of agency services. The agency received the news during the Iowa State Board of Education’s regular board...
Congrats to Sam Miller, Chief Administrator, on his nomination for the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI) Superintendent of the Year award. Sam was part of an esteemed group of leaders in our state, including Forest City/Central Springs...
