Iowa’s Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) have given families the freedom to choose the school that best fits their children. But the work of expanding awareness and strengthening school choice doesn’t stop there. Parents, grandparents, and other advocates can continue to make a difference in creative and practical ways. To follow-up on a previous post, here […]

Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are a major topic of discussion in Iowa and across the nation. Supporters see them as a way to empower families with real choices, while opponents raise objections rooted in concerns about funding, fairness, and accountability. For those who support ESAs, knowing how to respond to these objections is key to […]

Iowa’s Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) have opened the door for more families to choose the learning environment that best fits their children. But ESAs—and school choice in general—only thrive when parents and grandparents step up to share their stories, encourage others, and make sure policymakers stay focused on students. If you’re wondering how you can […]

So many debates in our country today feel like they’re split neatly down party lines. But when it comes to our kids’ education, families don’t think in terms of red or blue—they think about what’s best for their child. That’s why school choice isn’t (and shouldn’t be) a partisan issue. Whether you consider yourself conservative, […]

The 2025 PDK Poll revealed a dramatic divide in how parents feel about their child’s school. Every parent with a child in private school said they were satisfied, compared with just 61% of parents in public schools. The poll didn’t dig into the reasons why, but based on what parents often value, here are four […]