Education

October 17, 2023

School Board Voter Guide Spotlights ‘Friends of Public Education’

Iowans casting their ballot for school board this fall have a new resource to learn more about their candidates. The School Board Voter Guide was released today by a coalition…

Education News

September 22, 2023

Education Focus Groups: Iowa parents say legislators are focused on the wrong things

Iowa parents are concerned about what’s happening to their public schools as a result of policies passed by Governor Reynolds and the Republican-controlled legislature, according to newly released focus groups. …

Education News Polling

March 9, 2023

New Poll Shows Widespread Opposition To Book Banning, Curriculum Censorship

A new national poll reported widespread disapproval of banning books and limiting curriculum in the classroom, both of which have been proposed during this year’s Iowa legislative session. The survey,…

Education News

August 9, 2022

Iowans love books. Why don’t Iowa Republicans?

Iowans value our public educators, librarians, and our students receiving an honest and accurate education. Unfortunately, some Iowa Republicans have forgotten these values and are on a crusade against books…

Education News Statements

April 28, 2021

Public tax dollars belong in public schools

Progress Iowa executive director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to the Iowa Senate passing House File 813, the expansion of charter schools: “Iowa families want their children…