Education
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Dubuque private school raises tuition by 58% after voucher expansion
As school vouchers become available to all Iowa families, parents at a large private school operator in Dubuque are experiencing tuition sticker shock. Administrators of Holy Family Catholic Schools met with parents this week over concerns about a tuition hike coming in the next school year. Every student from elementary to high school will have…
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I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy…
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Drake University now offers free tuition for Iowa students
Drake University will offer full tuition to Iowa students with two initiatives: Bulldog Promise and Bright College Pathway.
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Trump nominates former WWE head, private school voucher advocate for Education secretary
McMahon is relatively unknown in education circles, although she has expressed support for charter schools and private school vouchers.
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Iowa competes with Florida for most book bans
Rightwing activists are going after books across the country. And in Iowa, the number of bans is near the top of the country. An analysis of book bans in the US over the last three years found 10,000 books were banned. And nearly 36% were in Iowa. From Adel DeSoto Minburn to Woodward-Granger Community School…
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What problem is Iowa’s new school attendance policy addressing?
A new school attendance policy in Iowa is causing some confusion, and doesn’t seem to address the cause of the problem it wants to solve.
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Guest post: New book ‘Education Wars’ adds to anti-voucher argument
A new book, “The Education Wars,” show how private school vouchers further this country’s divisions. This is a wonderful time of year in Iowa. We’re gearing up for harvest here on the farm. The hottest days of summer are behind us. And our public schools are once again bustling with activity, opening their doors to…
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11 charter schools get grants from COVID relief fund
With federal dollars allowed for supporting students impacted by the pandemic, Gov. Kim Reynolds named the 11 charter schools that will receive the nearly $4 million.
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Guest post: Iowa CCI launching Public School Strong
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is launching “Public School Strong” across Iowa. Here’s what it’s all about.
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Iowa taxpayers will pay double in fees for school voucher program, says Rob Sand
State Auditor Rob Sand’s report shows the contract amended by the Iowa Department of Education will result in doubled costs for Iowa taxpayers.
