Tag: education savings accounts

Kyrene school district plans major consolidation amid falling enrolment The Kyrene School District in Arizona is moving toward a historic restructuring plan that would close eight of its 25 schools by the end of the 2028–29 academic year, with an additional school set to be repurposed as a gifted academy. If approved, this would mark the first school closures in the district’s 137-year history, signalling a dramatic response to prolonged enrolment declines and changing educational dynamics in the region.District leaders say the proposal is a necessary step to ensure sustainable operations while maintaining quality education and student services. Declining enrolment ... Read more

Over 27,000 Iowa students shift to private schools with taxpayer-funded ESA program. (Getty Images) Iowa has experienced a significant rise in private school enrollment, with over 27,000 students now utilizing taxpayer-funded Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to cover the cost of attending private schools. According to the Iowa Department of Education, the number of students using ESAs has grown by more than 60% from the previous year, reflecting a larger trend toward school choice in the state.A growing shift to private educationThe surge in ESA participation is part of a broader movement driven by the state’s push to expand educational options. ... Read more