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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. Tune in, engage, and discover how CRCSD is making a difference every day!

Recent Episodes

Right on Track: District Reconfiguration Updates, School Choice Permits & Halloween Fun

Welcome back to Right on Track, the official podcast for the Cedar Rapids Community School District! In this episode, we break down essential updates on our upcoming district reconfiguration, the new K–8 school design, and key dates for the In-District School Choice Permit application window (running November 2nd through November 13th). We also celebrate our local leaders named to the Corridor Business Journal’s Forty Under 40, thank our incredible America Reads volunteers, and share importa...

9 MIN

Student Heroes, Schedule Updates & District Spotlights

Important Calendar Date: No school for students on Monday, October 19th due to staff professional learning. Classes resume Tuesday, October 20th.Heroic Action Commendation: 5th grader Bella Scott (Viola Gibson Elementary) was recognized by the Board of Education for her quick thinking and brave actions during a medical emergency on her school bus, securing emergency assistance for her driver, Ms. Christine Huston.School Bell Schedule & Transportation Coalition: Updates from the 37-volunte...

9 MIN

Reconfiguration Planning, Metro Marching Band Classic & Spotlight on Jenny McAtee

Welcome back to another episode of the CRCSD Community Podcast! Join hosts Jennifer and Justin as they break down this week's Cedar Rapids Community School District news and celebrations. In This Episode: Bell Schedule & Transportation Review: Learn about the 4 remaining bell schedule scenarios being evaluated for the 2027–28 school reconfiguration, along with timeline details for upcoming staff and community feedback sessions.In-District School Permits: Details on the temporary permit pa...

10 MIN

Freshman Academies, DOJ Agreement Update & Fall Festivities!

Welcome to the October 1st episode of the CRCSD Community Podcast! Hosts Jennifer and Justin break down all the latest news, updates, and celebrations across Cedar Rapids Community School District. In this episode, we cover: Important Schedule Reminders: No school for students on Monday, Oct. 5th (Teacher Directed Day).Major District Milestone: The U.S. Department of Justice concludes monitoring of the 2022 settlement agreement following significant progress and investments in behavioral supp...

8 MIN

A 25-Year 9/11 Story of Kindness, High School Marching Bands, and District News

Welcome back to the CRCSD Community Podcast! In this episode, hosts Jennifer and Justin share a deeply moving 25-year full-circle story from Harding Middle School, preview high school marching band competition season, and cover key updates across the district. In this episode: A 25-Year Full-Circle Moment: A former Ground Zero responder reaches out 25 years after 9/11 to thank Harding Middle School students and staff for the supportive letters, work gloves, and coin sent to first responders i...

8 MIN