Courts
Court unanimously rules to halt district policy that forces students to ârespectâ gender identity(Daily Caller News Foundation) â An Eighth Circuit Court panel of judges unanimously ruled Friday that an Iowa school districtâs policy requiring students and staff to ârespectâ their classmatesâ gender… Read More
Courts
Nebraska superintendent admits allegations from his lawsuit against his former employer were falseA former Iowa superintendent has admitted some allegations he made in a lawsuit against his former school board were false. Paul Gausman was the superintendent of Iowaâs Sioux City Community… Read More
Public Education
More students approved for Iowa education savings accounts(The Center Square) – Over 18,000 students in Iowa have been approved for education savings accounts, up by over 1,000 since last month, according to the state Department of Education. Read More
Public Education
School district flags nearly 400 books that may depict sex acts, gender identity in violation of new state law(Daily Caller News Foundation) â An Iowa school district has flagged 374 books to review because they may violate a new state law that prohibits the teaching of gender identity… Read More
Legislation
Iowa officials respond to district courtâs temporary injunction on new abortion ban(The Center Square) â An Iowa district court decided Monday to issue a temporary injunction on the law legislators passed last week to ban abortion. Gov. Kim Reynolds had called… Read More
Christian Schools
âI am so grateful I could go to a private Christian school.â Valedictorians talk about the impact of their faith-based education, future plansÂUnique educational and extra-curricular offerings, strong Christian relationships, and an emphasis on faith are among the most impactful qualities of a Christian education, say three students who graduated at the… Read More
Legislation
Iowa governor signs âheartbeat billâ banning abortion after 6 weeks(The Daily Signal) â Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a âheartbeat billâ into law on Friday, banning abortions after six weeks, when a fetal heartbeat can be detected. Read More
Legislation
Iowa legislators pass second-round-bill to ban abortions(The Center Square) â Iowa legislators, in a special session Tuesday, again passed a bill to forbid doctors from performing an abortion once the doctor detects the unborn childâs cardiac… Read More
Legislation
New Iowa education laws go into effect with emphasis on parentsâ rightsA slate of newly signed Iowa laws officially took effect July 1, including an education bill that enforces parental rights. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed several bills into law on May… Read More
Courts
Iowa Supreme Court effectively blocks six-week abortion banThe Iowa Supreme Court failed to lift a previous court’s injunction against the 2018 state law prohibiting abortion at six weeks, when a babyâs heartbeat can be detected. The 2018… Read More
Public Education
Iowa ESA program receives thousands of applications on first day ÂBefore the end of the first day of applications for Iowaâs new Education Saving Accounts on Wednesday, thousands had already poured in, according to Gov. Kim Reynolds. “7,256+ applications in… Read More
Legislation
Iowa nixes lessons on gender identity, sexual orientation in K-6 classrooms(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a piece of legislation Friday prohibiting lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation from K-6 public and charter school… Read More
Legislation
Iowa governor: education bills provide âtransformationalâ reform(The Center Square) â Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed seven bills that cover education issues, her office announced Friday. The billsâ topics range from parentsâ rights, state board of regentsâ… Read More
Courts
Iowa school district facing lawsuit over secrecy about school counselorâs resignation after inappropriate student contactAn Iowa school district is facing a lawsuit after failing to disclose information to the public regarding the âvoluntary resignationâ of a school counselor accused of inappropriate contact with… Read More
Christian Schools
Iowa opens applications process for education savings accounts May 31(The Center Square) â Iowans can begin applying for educations savings accounts May 31, Gov. Kim Reynoldsâ office said Thursday. The accounts allocate state funding for students who meet certain… Read More
Public Education
Iowa on verge of keeping gender identity, sex lessons out of the classroom(Daily Caller) â The Iowa House passed a bill Thursday that would prohibit lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation in K-6 public and charter school classrooms. In a 57-38Â … Read More
Public Education
Iowa Senate confirms school choice advocate as Department of Education directorThe Iowa Senate voted 37-13 to confirm the appointment of school choice champion Chad Aldis as head of the stateâs Department of Education. Last fall, the Republicans won… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian schools across America are growing rapidlyDespite school closures and restrictive regulations, the educational establishmentâs response to the pandemic turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Christian schools whose enrollment skyrocketed. One… Read More
Christian Schools, Legislation
Why chipping away at the Blaine Amendments is important for school choiceWith 29 states currently considering school choice legislation, the education freedom movement seems unstoppable. But the legacy of a 19th century congressman hasn’t made it… Read More
Public Education
School districts continue to spend on failed reading programs while students suffer learning loss(Daily Caller) â School districts across the country are continuing to spend money on reading programs that have come under fire for failing to teach students standard literacy skills, according… Read More