by Luke Martz | Feb 3, 2021 | Congress, Education, Policy
Tuesday, House Democrats blocked Congresswoman Ashley Hinson’s attempt to pass legislation to guarantee money already passed by congress was prioritized to meet the expenses of reopening schools for in-person learning. Hinson, who represents Iowa’s first...
by Luke Martz | Feb 1, 2021 | Education, Opinion, Policy
Not to be outdone by Cindy Axne’s outrageous display for liberal hypocrisy last week, Iowa’s Democrat legislators have come out in full force against school choice. But they’ve only done so after they fully embraced school choice in their own lives....
by Luke Martz | Jan 29, 2021 | Education, Governor, Legislature, Policy
Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law SF 160 Friday; the law requires all Iowa schools to provide an in-person instruction option. The new requirement will go into effect on February 15. Just signed legislation into law giving parents the option to send their child...
by Walt Rogers | Jan 27, 2021 | Education, Opinion, Policy
From my experience traveling across Iowa and visiting with parents and teachers, I am convinced that having more choice in education is vital. Real-life stories of change from parents and private school leaders illustrate the importance of choice in education. A...
by John Hendrickson | Jan 22, 2021 | Opinion, Policy
By John Hendrickson & Jonathan Williams In 2018, Governor Kim Reynolds and the legislature passed pro-growth tax reform that lowered income tax rates and broadened the sales tax base. Reducing tax rates, along with practicing fiscally responsible spending...
by John Hendrickson | Jan 14, 2021 | Education, Opinion, Policy
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the discussion over education delivery in Iowa. Many Iowa parents are struggling with their children learning from home or balancing a hybrid system of in-school and online learning. In addition, many children are being impacted by...
