Join the movement to promote, protect, and strengthen our schools!

At Iowa CCI, we believe that every child – no matter their zip code, background, race, gender, identity, or ability – has an equal right to a quality education. That means fully funding our public schools, urban and rural, and it means we need local school boards free from partisan politics.

That’s why we’re a part of Public School Strong, a national campaign made up of parents, teachers, students, and community members who want to ensure all children have access to honest, accurate, safe, and fully funded public education.

Join an upcoming online orientation to learn more and be Public School Strong!

Despite the increasing attacks on public education by politicians and corporate actors with deep pockets, everyday Iowans know that strong public schools are a cornerstone of our communities and democracy. By organizing in our neighborhoods and at local school board meetings, we can create positive, common sense solutions to address the real issues our schools are facing. 

​Check out some media from CCI Action’s recent Iowa tour with The Education Wars co-author Jennifer Berkshire:

We launched a statewide, locally-led petition campaign for fully funded public schools!

Help us collect signatures to urge your local school boards to pass a resolution calling on the Governor and legislature to fully fund our public schools at a 5% annual increase and to phase out private school vouchers.  Learn more and add your name here.

Protecting Public Schools: our last stronghold of a multiracial democracy

Learn more about Public School Strong, how history is rhyming, how the playbook to target public education has been around for over a century, and more. Check out this video from CCI Action’s summer meeting on August 10, 2024 with keynote speaker Dr. James E. Ford as he lays out what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what we can do. Learn more here.