Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Signs STO Tax Credit Increase
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed HF 625 which raises the School Tuition Organization tax credit cap from $8.75 to $12 million.
Tag: school choice
Education Savings Accounts: A Step in the Right Direction
Education savings accounts are a step in the right direction when it comes to education reform and raising student achievement.
School Tuition Organization Increase Passes Iowa House
An increase to the School Tuition Organization tax credit passed the Iowa House on an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote – 96-2.
School Choice Celebrated at Iowa State Capitol
School choice was touted at a rally on Wednesday at the Iowa State Capitol in light of several active bills that would expand educational freedom.
Watching Education Reform at the Iowa Statehouse
How are non-public schools impacted by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s education reform bill and what is being done on school choice at the Iowa Statehouse.
School Choice: Not if the Unions Have Any Say
School choice options have been proving their value for more than a decade. Despite this they still receive resistance within the education establishment.
Podcast: How Do We Get Some Real School Choice?
Shane Vander Hart, Eric Goranson, Bill Gustoff, & Aaron Gunsaulus discussed with Jan Mickelson on WHO Radio how we can improve school choice options in Iowa
Private Schools – You Should Be Concerned About the Common Core
Private schools have been silent on the Common Core State Standards, if they care about parents actually having choice they must speak up.
What Exactly Will Iowa Strong Schools Look Like?
Iowa House and Senate Republicans along with the Branstad Administration introduced the Iowa Strong Schools component of their Iowa Strong Initiative and it is too vague to criticize or praise.
Homeschooling, The Hidden Rival of Charter Schools
Jay Matthews’ article in The Washington Post recognizes that homeschooling is growing just as fast as charter schools as a education alternative.
Rick Santorum Champions Traditional Values at Republican National Convention
Rick Santorum, you would think went off script a little bit tonight in his speech at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL. His focus was not on job creation, though he did bring a message of prosperity to those watching. He said there are three rungs to success – a strong family, a [...]
Let Iowa Governor Branstad Know Your Ideas for Education
Fresh from my inbox an email from the Governor Branstad Committee: Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds want to hear from you! They embark on a new round of education town halls this week, and they will be gathering ideas and input on how we can make Iowa schools the best in the country [...]
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