Public Education
School district flags nearly 400 books that may depict sex acts, gender identity in violation of new state law(Daily Caller News Foundation) – An Iowa school district has flagged 374 books to review because they may violate a new state law that prohibits the teaching of gender… Read More
Government
Iowa officials respond to district court’s temporary injunction on new abortion ban(The Center Square) – An Iowa district court decided Monday to issue a temporary injunction on the law legislators passed last week to ban abortion. Gov. Kim Reynolds… Read More
Christian Schools
‘I am so grateful I could go to a private Christian school.’ Valedictorians talk about the impact of their faith-based education, future plansUnique educational and extra-curricular offerings, strong Christian relationships, and an emphasis on faith are among the most impactful qualities of a Christian education, say three students who graduated at… Read More
Government
Iowa governor signs ‘heartbeat bill’ banning abortion after 6 weeks(The Daily Signal) – Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a “heartbeat bill” into law on Friday, banning abortions after six weeks, when a fetal heartbeat… Read More
Government
Iowa legislators pass second-round-bill to ban abortions(The Center Square) – Iowa legislators, in a special session Tuesday, again passed a bill to forbid doctors from performing an abortion once the doctor detects the unborn child’s… Read More
Government
New Iowa education laws go into effect with emphasis on parents’ rightsA slate of newly signed Iowa laws officially took effect July 1, including an education bill that enforces parental rights. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed several bills into law… Read More
Courts
Iowa Supreme Court effectively blocks six-week abortion banThe Iowa Supreme Court failed to lift a previous court’s injunction against the 2018 state law prohibiting abortion at six weeks, when a baby’s heartbeat can be detected. Read More
Public Education
Iowa ESA program receives thousands of applications on first dayBefore the end of the first day of applications for Iowa’s new Education Saving Accounts on Wednesday, thousands had already poured in, according to Gov. Kim Reynolds. “7,256+… Read More
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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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”… 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,… 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… 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… 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… Read More