#Vision

An equitable educational environment for all

C-PEAR is a coalition that strives for an educational environment that is equitable, inclusive, anti-racist and accessible for all.

#Mission

Collaborating for Equity

C-PEAR believes that collaboration is the best way to address issues of equity, exclusion, access and racism in our schools. C-PEAR is committed to becoming a trusted coalition in our communities by providing educational and organizational tools to our stakeholders. C-PEAR offers support for advocacy and outreach, ally-ship and activism, to effect change.

Accountability Partners

C-PEAR works with other location organizations to remain accountable. We stand in allyship with these other local organizations.

Annie’s Foundation

• We read banned books. We want you to read banned books, too.

Des Moines SURJ

• Des Moines SURJ is a local chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice, a national network committed to organizing white people for racial justice as part of a multi-racial movement led by people of color.