WATCH: Rob Sand’s history of fighting for public education in Iowa
Rob Sand wants to do something about the waste, fraud, and abuse of public dollars for private schools.
Jun
2025
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EDUCATION
Jun
2025
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Critics warn of ‘money laundering’ as Iowa expands school voucher program
Iowans have a right to know how their taxpayer dollars are being used—but when it comes to the state's private school voucher program, that’s not what’s happening. Iowa’s state auditor and others...
Jun
2025
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Find your passion at Drake University summer camps
Discover your passion at Drake University’s 2025 summer camps! From voice training to business innovation, find the perfect program for high schoolers.
May
2025
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WATCH: The ‘money laundering’ program paying for private schools in Iowa
One Iowa Senator calls it “money laundering.” The state auditor says it’s what keeps him up at night.
What is it? If you guessed the state’s school voucher program, you’d be right.
There’s a lack of accountability in Iowa over how private schools spend public money that’s allocated through vouchers.
May
2025
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WATCH: Why fund public schools?
State leaders and advocates hosted over 70 school "walk-ins" on May Day, also known as International Workers Day, to show support for Iowa public schools. State Auditor Rob Sand spoke at Callanan Middle School in Des Moines about the importance of funding public education.
May
2025
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WATCH: Iowa House approves medical misinformation in schools
But books with LGBTQ+ families aren't age appropriate, riiiiight
Apr
2025
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University of Iowa ranks high in US News grad school rankings
The University of Iowa boasts 52 programs recognized by U.S. News for excellence, with rankings in the top five, highlighting its diverse academic strength.
Apr
2025
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Why the floodgates are open to help the wealthiest Iowans pay for their private education
Iowa Republican lawmakers have passed a bill to boost K-12 education funding by 2%—not nearly enough to keep pace with what’s needed for a once-thriving public school system. Meanwhile, Governor...
Apr
2025
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University of Iowa students have visas revoked by Trump administration
The University of Iowa confirmed that students have had their visa unexpectedly revoked as part of the Trump administration's nationwide crackdown on international students. University officials...
Apr
2025
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Op-ed: Iowa School Chaplain Bill is a Christian Nationalist Knock Off
The School Chaplain bill is currently rushing through the Iowa legislature – it’s now heading to the Iowa Senate floor as H.F. 884, having passed the House and gone through the Senate Education...
