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School Choice Supporters in Iowa lobby for vouchers

Click here: “Education Savings Accounts would allow parents who are enrolling their children in a non-public school to receive state funding into a savings account and parents would be free to use those funds for a variety of educational choices that would meet their child’s specific needs,” Audra Meyers of Clive, a former principal at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Des Moines, said. “…Many families are not in a financial position to select the type of education that is best for their child. Instead, their address determines the education that their child will receive.“Education Savings Accounts would allow parents who are enrolling their children in a non-public school to receive state funding into a savings account and parents would be free to use those funds for a variety of educational choices that would meet their child’s specific needs,” Meyers said. “…Many families are not in a financial position to select the type of education that is best for their child. Instead, their address determines the education that their child will receive.”
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Iowa Association of School Boards Launches new PR campaign called ‘Promise to Iowa’

Click here: School signs on to Iowa Association of School Board’s new PR campaign called ‘Promise to Iowa’
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VIDEOS: Give Generously, Save The Snowflakes!

Our nation’s snowflakes are being cared for by colleges and universities across the country. These schools – no, HEROES – are financially supporting cry-ins, hot chocolate, bubbles, kittens, puppies and ponies, crayons, and Play-Doh to comfort these wounded snowflakes. Some schools even canceled exams and classes to ensure that America’s youth are treated with extra care and understanding during these difficult times.

But clearly, state funding – tax-payer dollars – are simply not enough.

Their hopes crushed by the Electoral College, America’s snowflakes are desperately crying out for our help.

What happens when America’s political system shifts to the Right? America’s precious young snowflakes lose their minds, and folks, this is no laughing matter!

Save The Snowflakes Testimonial

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Black Man Arrested in Mississippi Church Arson with ‘Vote Trump’ Spray Painted on Outside Wall

Click here: Andrew McClinton, 45, was arrested and charged with felony first-degree arson of a place of worship in connection with the November 1st burning of the predominately black Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church of Greenville, Mississippi, of which McClinton was a member. The church which burned was spray-painted with the words “Vote Trump” just one week before the presidential election.
Andrew McClinton, of Leland, Mississippi arrested and charged with felony first-degree arson of a place of worship.
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The Most Depressing Media Moments in 2016

Click here: Six times Donald J. Trump depressed the media
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VIDEO: WWII Vets visit WWII Museum

With a hero’s welcome, the Gary Sinise Foundation brought WWII veterans and their guardians to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. One-of-a-kind experience that included a tour of this incredible museum, as well as entertainment, celebratory meals and an opportunity for community with their fellow veterans.

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VIDEO: The Case for a Flat Tax

What would happen if there was just one tax rate for most Americans? Would that be fair? Could it even work? Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, explains.

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Blue states that voted for Hillary Clinton share something in common: they’re dying

Click here: Blue states that voted for Hillary Clinton share something in common: they’re dying.
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VIDEO: How the Minimum Wage Hurts Young People

The minimum wage is supposed to help entry-level workers, right? So why do many young people lose their jobs when the minimum wage is raised? Watch this short video to find out.

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School district to allow teachers to arm themselves

Click here: School district to allow teachers to arm themselves
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