Cedar Rapids academy helps Black students discover culture and gain confidence
The program founded nearly 37 years ago continues through Cedar Rapids schools with summer and after school offerings at Mount Mercy University and a new space at 119 14th St SE. Students like Zara Smith and Sebastian Young credit the academy with boosting learning passion, self esteem, and creative expression while teachers of color inspire new role models. The open house Aug 14 invites the community to tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Academy
Oduor
Ruth White
Zara Smith
Linn-Mar High School
Smith
Josepha Donfack
Kennedy High School
California
Donfack
Sebastian Young
Wash
14Th St. SE
Mount Mercy University
Larson
White
Dr. White
The
Academy For Scholastic
District cuts to admin staff spark questions on transparency
District downsizes senior leadership to save 585000 while eight positions were omitted from a July 14 personnel report. The changes raise concerns over how duties will shift and whether pay increases align with new roles. Officials cite reorganization to reflect responsibilities and protect classroom resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borcherding
Garlock
Tawana) Grover
Iowa
Behavior Supports
Grover
the Gazette
Heather Butterfield
Marcy Roundtree
Grover Heather Marner
Kaitlin Byers
Nancy Humbles
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ington High School
Young
Pam Larson
Donald Trump
Butterfield
Grace
King
Thegazette
Charity Oditor
Academy For
Buffalo United Methodist Church
Elizabeth Wood
Karla Hogan
Hogan
Chad Schumacher
Schumacher
Adam Zimmermann
City View Community High School
Maura Hobson
Ryan Parker
Linda Reysack
Mark Timmerman
Derek Loutsch
Heather Marner
Evan Watson