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Students and community speakers urge Cedar Rapids schools to restore funding for Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success
Cedar Rapids Community School District Board of Education · December 9, 2025
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Summary
Multiple public commenters urged the Cedar Rapids board to restore funding and partnerships for the Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success, calling the program essential for Black students’ cultural and academic development.
Two public commenters told the board that cuts to district support have deeply harmed the Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success, a long-running program that provides culturally focused summer and year-round programming. Yashaun Ferguson said district funding for…
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