Government
Iowa nixes lessons on gender identity, sexual orientation in K-6 classrooms(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a piece of legislation Friday prohibiting lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation from K-6 public and charter school… Read More
Government
Iowa governor: education bills provide ‘transformational’ reform(The Center Square) – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed seven bills that cover education issues, her office announced Friday. The bills’ topics range from parents’ rights, state board of regents’… Read More
Courts
Iowa school district facing lawsuit over secrecy about school counselor’s resignation after inappropriate student contactAn Iowa school district is facing a lawsuit after failing to disclose information to the public regarding the “voluntary resignation” of a school counselor accused of inappropriate contact with a… Read More
Christian Schools
Iowa opens applications process for education savings accounts May 31(The Center Square) – Iowans can begin applying for educations savings accounts May 31, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office said Thursday.The accounts allocate state funding for students who meet certain criteria… Read More
Public Education
Iowa on verge of keeping gender identity, sex lessons out of the classroom(Daily Caller) – The Iowa House passed a bill Thursday that would prohibit lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation in K-6 public and charter school classrooms.In a 57-38 … Read More
Public Education
Iowa Senate confirms school choice advocate as Department of Education directorThe Iowa Senate voted 37-13 to confirm the appointment of school choice champion Chad Aldis as head of the state’s Department of Education.Last fall, the Republicans won a super majority… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian schools across America are growing rapidlyDespite school closures and restrictive regulations, the educational establishment’s response to the pandemic turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Christian schools whose enrollment skyrocketed.One such institution is… Read More
Christian Schools, Government
Why chipping away at the Blaine Amendments is important for school choiceWith 29 states currently considering school choice legislation, the education freedom movement seems unstoppable. But the legacy of a 19th century congressman hasn't made it easy.The “Blaine Amendments” are present… Read More
Public Education
School districts continue to spend on failed reading programs while students suffer learning loss(Daily Caller) – School districts across the country are continuing to spend money on reading programs that have come under fire for failing to teach students standard literacy skills, according… Read More
Government
Iowa names Educational Savings Account administrator(The Center Square) – An administrator has been named for Iowa’s Students First education savings accounts.Odyssey was selected to administer the ISF ESAs, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office announced Tuesday.The Students… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Feb. 6-10)Iowa Christian school receives $40,000 STEM grant– Sioux Center Christian School received one of Iowa’s “STEM BEST” grants worth $40,000. The school plans to put the funds toward lab equipment… Read More
Government, Opinion
Op-Ed: Iowa education reforms point to what’s next(The Center Square) – This week, the Iowa legislature passed the Students First Act, which creates a universal Education Savings Account (ESA) program. The Students First Act will allow Iowa… Read More
Government
‘This is going to change our life.’ How Iowans reacted to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ school choice lawStudents and parents came to Iowa’s Capitol in droves to celebrate the passage of a comprehensive school choice bill. With governor’s signature on Tuesday, Iowa become the second state after Arizona… Read More
Government
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs universal school choice bill: ‘We will fund students instead of a system’Universal school choice is coming to Iowa.Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the Students First Act Tuesday morning after it passed the House 55-45 on Monday and the Senate 31-18 in the… Read More
Government
Iowa governor’s plan would let parents spend their taxpayer dollars for private schools(The Center Square) – Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds has introduced legislation that would eventually allow all parents in the state to use their taxpayer dollars on private schools.If passed… Read More
Culture
Iowa will appeal district court’s decision to not dismiss permanent injunction on six-week abortion ban(The Center Square) – Polk County District Court denied the State of Iowa’s motion to dismiss the permanent injunction on a 2018 law banning most abortions at around six weeks.Polk… Read More
Public Education
Iowa school district becomes second in the state to allow staff to carry gunsAn Iowa school district voted to approve a measure that will allow some teachers and staff to carry firearms on campus, Fox News is reporting. "No one wants guns in… Read More
Public Education
Parents sue Iowa school district over transgender policy that keeps them in the darkAn Iowa school district is violating the constitutional rights of students and their parents through a new transgender policy, according to a recent lawsuit.Parents Defending Education (PDE) filed the federal lawsuit against… Read More
Culture
Reviving civic education in Iowa(The Center Square) – If anything good has come out of the COVID-19 pandemic it is the growing awareness by parents across the nation about what is being taught in… Read More
Public Education
Iowa invests $100M in ARPA and ESSER funds in school safety(The Center Square) – Iowa will spend $100 million in school safety funding to support public, non-public and independent schools, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday.The initial funding is available through… Read More