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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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From Phones to Freedom: Starting the School Year with Joyful Device Boundaries

August 28, 2025 By IACS

The first weeks of school are buzzing with possibility. They carry a unique energy: fresh notebooks, renewed routines, and a chance to set the tone for the year ahead. Alongside lesson planning and community-building, many schools are also rethinking their phone and device policies. What was once considered a bold move is now becoming foundational, […]

Topics: Professional Development, News, Newsletters, High School, Best Practices Tags: cell phone bans, Smartphone

Accountability in Iowa’s Private Schools

August 7, 2025 By IACS

Let’s take a look at private school accountability in Iowa

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, News, Issue Update, School Choice, Elementary/Middle, High School, Independent Accreditation Tags: Accountability, Christian Education, Unfunded Mandates, School Choice Myths, Research, news, Legislative, ESAs, christian schools, Students First Act

New Federal K-12 Scholarship Tax Credit

July 18, 2025 By IACS

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act establishes the first-ever federal K-12 scholarship tax credit…

Topics: News, Tax Credits, Legislative Update, School Choice, Issue Update, Elementary/Middle, High School Tags: Federal Issues, news, Legislative

May 2025 Newsletter

May 30, 2025 By IACS

Our May 2025 newsletter is live! In this issue, read about our 2025 Legislative Impact, read a heartwarming ESA story, and learn how you can be a part of a parent advocacy group for school choice!

Topics: News, School News, Education Savings Accounts, Legislative Update, Issue Update, School Choice, Newsletters, Elementary/Middle, High School, Athletics, Independent Accreditation, IACS Events, School Spotlight Tags: ESAs, christian schools, Students First Act, Legislative, Christian Education

Helping Families Win at Screens This Summer

May 20, 2025 By IACS

Without the structure of school, technology use tends to spike—especially when both kids and parents are looking for an easy escape from boredom or overwhelm.

Topics: News, Preschool, Elementary/Middle, High School, Best Practices Tags: Parenting, Christian Education, Mental Health

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