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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

School Choice Myth #2

December 2, 2022 By IACS

The second post in a series, here is the second of the top ten school choice myths we hear often: Myth Number 2 –  Educational Choice will leave the most disadvantaged and difficult-to-educate students in the public school system.

Topics: Education Savings Accounts, Tax Credits, School Choice Tags: 504 Plans, ESA, Private Education, Iowa ACE, Iowa, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa Legislature, Iowa House, Email List, Iowa Senate, Title Funding, special education, IEPs, School Choice

July End-Of-Session Newsletter

July 16, 2015 By IACS

We have published the IACS July Newsletter.  It has a brief summary of this year’s legislative session, points out some issues in the news that affect our schools, and has some tips for enlarging your footprint in your community.  Let us know what you think by clicking below to view/download! July 2015 IACS Newsletter

Topics: News, Legislative Update, Issue Update Tags: Marketing, Best Practices, Private Education, ESA, School Choice, Accreditation, Governor Branstad, Independent Accreditation, Title Funding, Iowa ACE, Newsletter, Textbooks, ESEA, Iowa Senate, Events, Email List, website, Transportation, Iowa House, Iowa Legislature, Education Savings Accounts, Iowa

ESEA Debate Heats Up

July 8, 2015 By IACS

H.R. 5 (the “Student Success Act”) is the House of Representatives’ version (of the ESEA) and takes the first steps in restoring equity in this area. Specifically, section 120 of H.R. 5 beings to address many of our concerns. According to the the Congressional website it includes the following provisions:

Topics: News, Issue Update Tags: Department of Ed, Private Education, Action Alert, ESEA, Title Funding

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