Iowa Association of Christian Schools

Iowa Association of Christian Schools

The Public Policy Voice of Iowa's Protestant, Christ-Centered Schools since 1976.

The public policy voice of Iowa's Protestant,
Christ-centered schools since 1976.

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February 2025 Newsletter

February 28, 2025 By IACS

Our February 2025 newsletter is live! In this issue, read a heartwarming ESA impact story, learn about the rigorous independent accreditation requirements that Christians schools adhere to in order to maintain accreditation, and more!

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, School News, Legislative Update, School Choice, Issue Update, Newsletters, Independent Accreditation, Iowa ACE, IACS Events, School Spotlight Tags: Legislative, christian schools, Newsletter, Christian Education, School Choice Myths, Accountability, news

Highlights From 2023 School Survey

December 20, 2023 By IACS

There have been significant changes in the educational environment for our schools this year.  With the passing of the “Students First Act” in January of 2023, the year was spent shifting gears as schools sought to implement Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) with fidelity and to navigate a quick turnaround on rules and changes in their business offices.

Topics: School News, Education Savings Accounts, News, Tax Credits, School Choice, Elementary/Middle, High School Tags: Rural Schools, Survey, Accountability, Odyssey Marketplace, School News, Demographics, Challenges, Tuition, School Tuition Organizations, School Choice Myths, ESA

School Choice Myth #3

December 3, 2022 By IACS

The third post in a series, here is the third of ten myths we hear most often: Myth Number 3 – Private schools are unaccountable.

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, Tax Credits, School Choice Tags: Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House, ESA, Iowa Senate, School Choice, Accreditation, Unfunded Mandates, Independent Accreditation, Accountability, Private Education

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