CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Two teachers, concerned about the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s “right-sizing” efforts, were among speakers during the March 31, 2025, School Board meeting.
Chris Rolwes and Kevin Darrow, both teachers at Jefferson High School, asked how the board will address new requirements for the upcoming school year in courses such as world history and biology, when no full-time personnel would be hired to teach those subjects.
“There is still no clear plan for staffing these additional sections,” said Rolwes, a Jefferson social studies teacher who also raised concerns for at-risk students at Metro High School. “Any changes must be carefully considered to avoid unintended consequences that could push more students through the cracks.”…