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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

Iowa’s Voucher Program Fuels Record 25,000 New Enrollments in Private Catholic Schools. (Getty Images) Iowa’s private schools, particularly Catholic institutions, have witnessed an unprecedented surge in student enrollment this academic year, thanks to the state’s voucher system. With over 25,000 new students enrolled, two-thirds are utilizing the state-funded Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs), a key component of the Students First Act signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds nearly two years ago. This initiative has allowed families to apply public funds towards private schooling, resulting in a major shift in the state’s educational landscape.State Vouchers Fuel Enrollment GrowthAccording to the Iowa ... Read more