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Christ-centered schools since 1976.

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School Choice Myths Revisited

October 6, 2026 By IACS

Back on November 30, 2022 we shared a post entitled “School Choice Myths” followed by a series of posts in December of 2022 highlighting each myth separately.  With old and new myths circulating this election season, we thought we’d revisit this topic and clear up misconceptions about private schools, Christian Schools in particular, and school choice programs in general:

Topics: Special Ed, Education Savings Accounts, Tax Credits, School Choice, Independent Accreditation Tags: ESA, School Choice, Department of Ed, Accreditation, Independent Accreditation, Private Education, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature, Transportation, Textbooks, Title Funding

ESA Vendor Applications Now Being Accepted

June 23, 2023 By IACS

The Iowa Department of Education announced yesterday that they are now accepting applications for vendors wanting to offer services to ESA-recipients through the Odyssey Marketplace.

Topics: News, Education Savings Accounts, School Choice, Issue Update, Elementary/Middle, High School Tags: Odyssey Marketplace, ESA, School Choice, Department of Ed, Private Education, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Textbooks, Therapies, Tutoring

ESA Application Webinar Trainings

June 6, 2023 By IACS

Before applying for a Students First ESA, parents and guardians may want to watch a recording of an ESA application training webinar

Topics: News Tags: Department of Ed, Private Education, Education Savings Accounts, Training, Video, ESA, School Choice

ESA Application Open Until June 30

June 6, 2023 By IACS

The ESA Application is open as of 8:00 a.m. May 31, 2023 and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2023.

Topics: News, Education Savings Accounts, School Choice Tags: Private Education, ESA, School Choice, Department of Ed, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts

What Is An Education Savings Account Program?

October 20, 2022 By IACS

An ESA gives parents the choice to customize their child’s education and unique needs. Email your state representative today!

Topics: News, Education Savings Accounts, Action Alert, Legislative Update, Tax Credits, School Choice Tags: ESA, Iowa Senate, Iowa House, Iowa Legislature, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa, Private Education, Department of Ed, School Choice

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