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Education policy, school choice, local control in education and homeschooling

Paying for College

Chuck Grassley: As graduates begin their climb up the ladder, the last thing they want to be saddled with after graduation is a mountain of student debt.

Obama’s Unconstitutional Power Grab Over School Bathrooms

The Obama Administration says all schools receiving Title IX money must allow access to sex-segregated activities and facilities based on gender identity.

The Iowa Legislature Delays Smarter Balanced Assessments

Both the Iowa House and Iowa Senate versions of an education appropriations bill includes a delay of the Smarter Balanced Assessments until July 1, 2017.

Smarter Balanced Will Be An Unfunded Mandate for Iowa’s Schools

Shane Vander Hart: The Iowa Legislature is poised to allow the Smarter Balanced Assessments become an unfunded mandate on Iowa’s schools.

New Report Sheds Light on Deficiencies of Common Core Math Standards

The American Principles Project Foundation has just published “Common Does Not Equal Excellent.” Focusing on the K-8 Common Core Math Standards.

Donald Trump: “Common Core We’re Going to Keep”

Shane Vander Hart: Does Donald Trump want to get rid of Common Core or keep Common Core? Unfortunately since running for President he has said both.

Campaign to Abolish the U.S. Department of Education Launched

U.S. Parents Involved in Education (USPIE) launched a campaign at a press conference in Des Moines, IA to abolish the U.S. Department of Education.

A Closer Look at Marco Rubio’s Record on Common Core

Karen Effrem: Although Rubio’s record is far better than Bush’s on the Common Core system, it is far from perfect. Voters need to be discerning.

Big Government Promotes Family Engagement

The U.S. Departments of Education & Health and Human Services recently released a draft statement on family engagement that reeks of big government.

U.S. Senate Approves No Child Left Behind Replacement

The U.S. Senate replaces No Child Left Behind passing on a 85 to 12 vote the Every Student Succeeds Act that President Obama is expected to sign into law.

ESEA Reauthorization Clears U.S. House

The U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) on a 359 to 64 vote.

Study: Students Should Pass U.S. History Assessment Before Graduation

Pioneer Institute Study: States should mandate passage of a U.S. history assessment with a strong focus on the founding documents as a H.S. grad requirement.

Rubio, Santorum and Huckabee Discuss Education

Marco Rubio, Rick Santorum, and Mike Huckabee discussed a proper federal government role with K-12 education at the 2015 Presidential Family Forum.

Iowa Scores Stagnant, Achievement Gap Widens Post-Common Core

With the 2015 NAEP scores released Iowa sees little change in 4th and 8th grade math and reading, but does see the achievement gap increase post-Common Core.

Mike Huckabee: Education is a Mom and Dad Decision

Former Arkansas Governor and Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee discussed homeschooling, education policy and Common Core in Urbandale, IA.

Carly Fiorina Scrutinized Over Common Core Associations

Activists have raised questions over Carly Fiorina’s associations with Common Core advocates in Arizona, her campaign says they welcome everyone’s support.