Cedar Rapids high schools plan Career Pathways program
The Gazette editorial argues Cedar Rapids Community School District should implement College and Career Pathways starting fall 2025 with Freshman Academies at Jefferson Kennedy and Washington and pathway options at Kennedy Jefferson Metro and Washington. The piece urges addressing concerns about transportation and slot availability while highlighting current proficiency gaps and low workplace learning participation. It endorses engaging stakeholders and notes strong employer backing for future workforce gains.
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Not Go Gentle: A Cedar County Democrats Call to Action
Larry Hodgden, chair of Cedar County Democrats in Tipton, urges rallying for women's rights, voting access, civil rights, public education, and the environment. He warns democracy is threatened by voucher effects and underfunded schools and cites Dylan Thomas to urge proactive civic resistance.
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National Popular Vote Pact reshapes 2024 election map
Analysis of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact argues it would have given Donald Trump a 520 to 18 electoral win if enacted. It notes 17 states plus Washington, DC hold 209 votes and urges Iowa and other states to join while citing Virginias and New Hampshires status. The piece compares campaigning incentives under the compact and current system.
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The Benjamin Behind the Benjamins A Franklin Spotlight
Lenore Skenazy profiles Benjamin Franklin, the diplomat inventor and author, highlighting his public works and quirky passions. From bifocals to air baths, his legacy spans libraries, fire departments, lending, microloans, and a plea for freedom of speech. The column calls for deeper study of Franklin ahead of his birthday.
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