According to a recent press release, the Iowa Department of Education is awarding more than 8.5 million dollars in grants to nine public charter schools across the state. The funding is intended to help five new schools get started and allow four existing schools to expand their programs and reach more students.
“Educational freedom empowers families to select the learning environment best suited for their children’s abilities and needs. Public charter schools provide families with yet another choice and I applaud these dedicated charter school administrators, board members and community leaders for expanding educational opportunities for students and families in their local communities.”
-Kim Reynolds, Iowa Governor
The money comes from a competitive federal grant awarded to Iowa to support the development and growth of high-quality charter schools…