The Iowa Department of Education released the certified K-12 enrollment numbers for Fall 2025 and what they reveal is pretty interesting. First, Iowa’s total enrollment is down, consistent with state projections and  national trends (fewer babies = fewer students). Enrollment in fall of 2025  is 515,221 down from 520,021 in 2024. Second, public school district […]

Opponents of school choice have a familiar refrain: “These programs mostly benefit the wealthy.” It’s an easy line to repeat—but it falls apart the moment you look at how universal Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) actually work in states like Iowa, Arizona, Florida, Utah, Arkansas, and West Virginia. The truth is simple: wealthy families already had […]

Giving Tuesday is a celebration of generosity—and an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Iowa families. One of the most impactful ways to give today is by supporting a School Tuition Organization (STO). STOs provide need-based scholarships that help students attend the nonpublic school that best fits their needs. For many […]

As families gather this season to reflect on what they’re grateful for, one blessing continues to stand out across our state: school choice. Iowa’s education landscape has transformed in recent years, giving parents more voice, students more opportunities, and communities more hope. Here are five reasons we’re thankful for school choice in Iowa: 1. Parents […]

Iowa’s education landscape continues to diversify as families make use of the growing range of options available to them—from ESAs and STO scholarships to homeschooling, open enrollment, and a small but expanding charter sector. Here’s a quick look at the latest numbers shaping school choice across the state Education Savings Accounts (ESAs): 2025–26 Growth Iowa […]