Lindsi Hruska, a teacher at St. Teresa Catholic School in Des Moines, recently emailed me to share her story about the impact that Iowa’s education savings accounts have made on her family and school: I wanted to share how the Education Savings Account (ESA) program has made a difference for my family. Because of the […]

When Iowa’s Education Savings Account (ESA) law became effective in 2023, the immediate aim was to give families more financial flexibility. But within just a couple of years, the deeper effects are becoming clear: choice is expanding, private school supply is growing, and existing schools are scaling to match demand Surge in ESA Applicants The […]

If you’ve heard about Iowa’s Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) but aren’t sure what they do—or whether they’re too good to be true—this post is for you. We’ll walk through exactly how ESA funds must be used, and then show the kinds of educational expenses families can cover beyond tuition. No jargon. No hidden caveats. Just […]

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 […]