2025 Research in the Capitol
Presentation Type
Open Access Poster Presentation
Abstract
This study investigates the lasting impact of redlining on educational inequality in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Redlining, a discriminatory housing practice, segregated communities and restricted resources based on race and socioeconomic status. The research explores disparities in school funding, student demographics, and academic achievement between formerly redlined and non-redlined areas. Using a combination of literature review, historical data, and spatial analysis, the study seeks to uncover patterns linking redlining to modern educational outcomes. Hypotheses include lower funding, higher minority populations, and lower achievement levels in redlined areas. Data collection and analysis will identify how historical redlining practices influence current structural inequalities. The expected findings aim to emphasize the importance of implementing specific policy changes, such as more equitable funding distribution and efforts to reduce segregation. By linking historical housing discrimination to current educational challenges, this research strives to guide strategies for building a more equitable and inclusive education system in Cedar Rapids and beyond.
Start Date
31-3-2025 11:30 AM
End Date
31-3-2025 1:30 PM
Event Host
University Honors Programs, Iowa Regent Universities
Faculty Advisor
Jayme Renfro
Department
Department of Political Science
Department
Social Science and History Teaching Program
Copyright
©2025 Emily Brennom
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Brennom, Emily, "The Legacy of Redlining: Examining Educational Inequalities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa" (2025). Research in the Capitol. 1.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/rcapitol/2025/all/1
The Legacy of Redlining: Examining Educational Inequalities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
This study investigates the lasting impact of redlining on educational inequality in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Redlining, a discriminatory housing practice, segregated communities and restricted resources based on race and socioeconomic status. The research explores disparities in school funding, student demographics, and academic achievement between formerly redlined and non-redlined areas. Using a combination of literature review, historical data, and spatial analysis, the study seeks to uncover patterns linking redlining to modern educational outcomes. Hypotheses include lower funding, higher minority populations, and lower achievement levels in redlined areas. Data collection and analysis will identify how historical redlining practices influence current structural inequalities. The expected findings aim to emphasize the importance of implementing specific policy changes, such as more equitable funding distribution and efforts to reduce segregation. By linking historical housing discrimination to current educational challenges, this research strives to guide strategies for building a more equitable and inclusive education system in Cedar Rapids and beyond.
