Private and charter schools

Still in the early weeks of the 2023 legislative session, GOP lawmakers are ready to vote on huge changes to Iowa’s education system. Here's a roundup of what we know about Gov. Kim Reynolds' school choice bill and where it stands.

Political analysts discuss Iowa and national politics, including classified documents found at Biden's personal residence, school choice debates and more.

Republican lawmakers continued fast action on Gov. Kim Reynolds’ voucher-style school choice plan Wednesday, passing it through key committees in the Iowa House and Senate.

The change would allow the House GOP to fast-track a vote on Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal to give state money to all families who send their kids to a private school.

Horizon Science Academy would be the first charter school in the state to work with an out-of-state management company.

On this politics day episode of River to River, analysts discuss the Governor's condition of the state address, new rules in the U.S. House, immigration policy and more.

In her 6th Condition of the State address, Gov. Kim Reynolds called for universal state-funded private school scholarships, more funding for new parents and harsher penalties for fentanyl-related crimes.

Legislative leaders from both major parties discuss abortion, school choice, property taxes and more on the opening day of the 2023 legislative session.

On this encore episode of Talk of Iowa, a look at the school choice movement in Iowa and the push toward privatization.

Many argue that charter schools or private schools offer a better-quality education than public schools, but who gets left behind when resources shift?