Last night, Governor Reynolds used her State-of-the-State address to boldly stand up for students and educational options. Following her decisive victory in November’s election, she has a strong mandate to pursue school choice for thousands of Iowa students. We’re thankful that the Iowa legislature has the opportunity to give thousands of students the same educational options that we had. Thanks to Iowa’s Catholic Tuition Organization, both of us were able to attend Dowling Catholic High School, an institution that aligns with our family’s values and meets our academic expectations. The experience greatly enriched our lives and set us on the path to success in school and life. Every child deserves that chance. We are now thriving college students, and we owe our success to the opportunity that allowed us to get a K-12 education that met our needs. However, we recognize that most families in Iowa lack the financial resources to make that opportunity possible, and the Catholic Tuition Organization cannot serve them all. If Iowa expands school choice this year, even more students will have that opportunity. Governor Reynold’s “Student First Act” (ESA) would be a significant step in the right direction, giving thousands of Iowans access to […]
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