The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) held an informational meeting to explain a major change for high school students starting in 2025: the “College and Career Pathways” model. This initiative requires students to select a career-focused pathway and take one class per year related to that pathway. During the meeting, parents expressed concerns, particularly about transportation for students choosing pathways outside their resident school. The district confirmed transportation would be provided, but this did not ease tensions. Some parents questioned the availability of certain pathways at all high schools, as not all options are offered at each school.
https://www.kcrg.com/2024/12/03/parents-question-crcsd-move-pathways-model-high-schools/
