Sisters carry on fight for racial equity in Cedar Rapids
Rahma and Raafa, sisters at Kennedy High, advocate for Black Lives Matter goals after gun violence and police reforms. They pushed the Cedar Rapids district to remove school resource officers, expand Black history, and hire staff of color, while a district advisory council formed around equity efforts.
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Iowa City district fights to reduce class sizes after pandemic
Iowa City Community School District plans to add staff funded by the federal relief fund. One staff member per elementary school and math and reading support teachers at secondary schools aim to boost fall proficiency while addressing summer school access and remote learning tools.
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