Our Iowa GOP Poll Shows Strong Support for Education Liberty

Our Iowa GOP readers favor Education Savings Accounts and oppose homeschool reporting, Common Core, and denying open enrollment based on economics.

Homeschooling: The Ultimate School Choice

Pioneer Institute released a new education policy study entitled “Homeschooling: The Ultimate School Choice” authored by William Heuer and William Donovan.

Grading the Presidential Candidates on Education Policy

Shane Vander Hart grades Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Gary Johnson and Jill Stein on education policy as it relates to local & parental control and choice.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the DNC Education Platform

Shane Vander Hart looks at the good, the bad and the ugly of the Democratic Party Platform on education approved at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

Ted Cruz Lays Out His Foreign Policy Vision

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussed domestic and foreign policy with Caffeinated Thoughts at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition event in Waukee, IA.

Bobby Jindal on Education Policy: “I Trust Parents”

Parental empowerment is the centerpiece of Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s education platform outlined in a policy paper released by America Next.

Common Core Will Be a Litmus Test Issue in 2016

Advocates try to downplay support for the Common Core State Standards as being a problem in 2016 for Jeb Bush. They will find they are sorely mistaken.

Matt Whitaker Reaches Out to Homeschoolers

Matt Whitaker, Republican candidate for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat, met with 15 Iowa homeschooling leaders in Des Moines to discuss issues of concern.

The True Cost of Public Education

Interesting video from The Cato Institute: It makes me wonder if we…

Jonathan Narcisse: An Iowa Worth Fighting For

I’m an ideas guy.  I enjoy brainstorming how to make things better,…

McCain vs. Obama Round 3

I wasn’t able to live blog this debates since I didn’t get…