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Christ-centered schools since 1976.

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Who’s Actually Checking the Books?

July 13, 2026 By IACS

One gubernatorial candidate made one claim the center of his campaign for governor: that Iowa’s private schools take ESA dollars with no real financial accountability attached. It’s a serious charge. It’s also one that doesn’t survive five minutes with the actual accreditation standards.

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, School Choice, Independent Accreditation, Best Practices Tags: Accreditation, ESA, School Choice, Independent Accreditation, Private Education, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House, Iowa Senate, Accountability, Financial Reviews, Audits

Iowa Nonpublic School Enrollment Surges in ESA Era

May 30, 2026 By IACS

As the school year comes to a close and Iowa families consider their options for next fall, the latest certified enrollment numbers point to a remarkable trend: Iowa’s nonpublic schools are serving thousands more students than they were before Education Savings Accounts began.

Topics: News, School News, Education Savings Accounts, School Choice Tags: ESA, School Choice, Private Education, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Enrollment

Iowa ACE Gubernatorial Candidate Scorecard

May 30, 2026 By IACS

The 2026 election is critical for Iowa school choice. We encourage you to study up on the candidates and vote in the primary! Iowa Advocates for Choice in Education has created the following candidate scorecard:

Topics: News, Education Savings Accounts, Action Alert, Issue Update, School Choice Tags: Education Savings Accounts, Elections, Governor's Race, Primary Elections, Iowa ACE, ESA, School Choice

ESA Applications are OPEN!

April 16, 2024 By IACS

ESA Applications are OPEN!! Iowa’s Students First Education Savings Account (ESA) application for the 2024-25 school year is open. For the 2024-25 school year, the ESA amount will be $7,826. Applications will close on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Please review additional information below. Link to Application Information for returning ESA participants:  Applications […]

Topics: News, School News, Education Savings Accounts, School Choice Tags: School Choice, ESA, Students First Act

January 2024 Newsletter

January 25, 2024 By IACS

Our January 2024 Newsletter is live! Featured in this issue: an ESA family impact story, January legislative update, and year one ESA results!  

Topics: School News, Education Savings Accounts, News, Legislative Update, School Choice, Issue Update, Newsletters Tags: ESA, School Choice, Newsletter, Legislative

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