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The Education Funding Debate in Iowa

The Education Funding Debate in Iowa

October 2, 2019by ITR Foundation

When the Iowa Legislature returns for the 2020 session next January, there will undoubtedly be declarations from some corners of the Capitol that public education is not being fully funded. Education will not be alone in this regard; the fully funded claim will be applied to multiple policy areas, especially by those special interest groups advocating for more taxpayer funding. […]

Federal Funds for Teachers Should Get A Failing Grade

Federal Funds for Teachers Should Get A Failing Grade

April 4, 2019by ITR Foundation

Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) wants Uncle Sam to spend $315 billion on teacher salaries. This is dangerous for states, school districts, and is not the role of the federal government.   Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA), who is also a current Democrat presidential candidate, recently proposed a new federal program that would spend $315 billion over 10 years to increase teacher […]

Education Savings Accounts

Education Savings Accounts

December 7, 2018by ITR Foundation

The views expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of Tax Education Foundation.  They are brought to you in the interest of a better-informed citizenry. Education Savings Accounts in the Hawkeye State: Potential Fiscal Effects on State and Local Taxpayers By Martin Lueken, Ph.D., EdChoice Download PDF