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Efficiency
We provide services to local school districts that they could not afford independently. By working together, we make every dollar stretch further.
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Equity
Prior to the establishment of Iowa's Area Education Agency (AEA) system in 1974, the Iowa legislature was plagued with complaints about inequitable services from district to district across Iowa. One of our number one objectives is to ensure that all students and teachers, regardless of location, have access to what they need to succeed.
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Excellence
Excellence is not a buzzword at Central Rivers AEA, it's part of our DNA as an organization. We recruit and retain highly qualified team members with a passion for service.
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Leadership & Service
We both respond to district requests and create opportunities never thought of before. Our dedication extends to every last student we serve.
Yesterday, we had 192 sixth graders across 40 teams representing 29 school districts compete in the final round of this year’s Math Bee! 🙌
Students were tested on a variety of topics including geometry, expressions and equations, statistics and probability, ratios and more.
...Congrats to Union Middle School for taking home first place! 🏆 Well done to all students/teams for wrapping up another successful #MathBee! 👏
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What a fantastic day with #CRAEA #TeacherLibrarians! 👏
Last week, area teacher librarians gathered for learning centered around ways to diversify their book collections, building library programs to help prepare students for the future, important legislature updates, summer reading ...program details, book talks and more!
Big thanks to Maribeth Boelts, our guest speaker/author, for inspiring our teacher librarians! Also, a shout out to Tina Ristau, the teacher librarian at George Washington Carver Academy, for introducing us to some exciting new literature. 📚
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May is School Board Appreciation Month! 🙌 🏫
We appreciate the volunteer efforts of all the school boards in our service area, especially our Central Rivers AEA board. These individuals collectively represent a clear, ethical and dedicated mission for the students, families and ...educators we serve! 👏
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Congratulations to Lisa Anton from @unioncsd on winning the 2024 ABC Paraeducator Award! 🎉
The Above and Beyond the Call (ABC) Paraeducator Award recognizes paraeducators who excel in their skills and go beyond expectations in their profession and school community involvement. 🌟
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Shout out to Sandy Brown and Julie Borton for also being outstanding paraeducators. Thank you all for your commitment and service to students! 🙌👏
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That’s a wrap for another successful #InquiringMindsEmpoweringVoices event! Yesterday, students showcased their critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, adaptability and productivity skills, tackling real-world scenarios. 👏
From social network impacts to college ...athlete pay debates, they delved into pressing topics, each group crafting a snappy presentation from scratch.
And let’s not forget the unexpected "life events" thrown their way! From copyright checks to “losing” internet connection, these challenges tested their ability to think on their feet, problem-solve and adapt, gearing them up for the real world. 🙌
Congratulations to all teams. Because everyone did so well, only gold and silver medals were awarded! 👏
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We want to take a moment to recognize our retiring superintendents! All were honored by their peers today during the #CRAEA monthly superintendents' meeting. 🙌
•Dr. Ed Klamfoth, Waverly-Shell Rock CSD
•Fred Matlage, Sumner-Fredericksburg CSD
•Dan Fox, East Buchanan ...CSD (not pictured)
•Dr. Anne Lundquist, Charles City CSD (not pictured)
•Mark Olmstead, North Butler and Clarksville (not pictured)
•Chris Bergman, Belmond-Klemme CSD
•Steve Hanson, Meskwaki Settlement School
•Todd Liechty, Nashua-Plainfield CSD
Thank you all for your years of services and dedication to children, families, educators, schools and communities! 👏
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What we are proud of
"The AEA staff members who work with my district have been extremely helpful across the board...answering questions specific to content areas, helping with technology implementation, analyzing and using student data, and implementing Social and Emotional Learning structures."