Actually, a large number of the new students are Hispanic, church going families, who by all accounts are very appreciative of the opportunity.
Where is this at and how many of the 130 kids do they represent there?
Iowa City, and I'm not sure of the percentage. I was just told it was significant.
Not seeing any Black children in those photos?
What happens when the tuition is raised to match the amount the state kicks in?
You're not getting a significant amount of kids in poverty into private schools. They still can't afford it.
That's what you do. It's FACT private schools are raising tuition... Just like we told you.
Public school parents, this could be your teacher. Thankfully, now you’ve got options where the standards are a little higher.
Interesting take. I wonder what is wrong with a teacher that stays in private school. It makes little economic sense. Perhaps some are married to a spouse with good income/benefits, so staying at a school that does not allow kids with behavioral issues in makes more sense. From my experience, the public school teachers in Iowa City have been outstanding. I think their pay compared to other districts in our state makes a difference. Good teachers strive to teach in IC public schools.
It’s a good business move for Vermeer in doing so. The Dutch ain’t stupid! Still, Ottumwa is a solid hour away from Pella....each way.
Do you think the earth is flat?
It would be interesting to hear if all 130 kids finish the school year in your private school. I'm sure some will end up needing services your school won't be able to provide.
Good to see you acknowledge that it's not school choice for parents/kids but rather school's choice in who they take.
Remember when you thought that public schools got money for kids in their district who attend private school? That was hilarious.
Pinehawk is one of those folks who gets his info from memes.
Bigger? Maybe. I wouldn't be surprised if Kimmie double downs on her stupidity when it starts showing major cracks and she claims that if only it can expand it will work.
Like Indiana? SMFH
What Pinehawk keeps ignoring is that even if the voucher program is as wildly successful as he says it will be, there's still a ceiling on that success - capacity at these private schools. Still crickets from Iowa GOP on how they'll fix the "failing" public schools in Iowa.
You mean someone who knows what he’s talking about? You’re bullshit attacks public schools, along with the kids I teach. You do damage to them so you can kindly STFU. I fight for them. Against your lies. We’ve been right all along.
He just is stuck in a narrative he can’t get out of. He’s been proven wrong repeatedly on this topic.
It’s sad that you are so thrilled at the damage this program will cause kids in poverty.
130 families in poverty were just able to join a better school because of this program.
Just like you and our moronic governor to think that "helping" (never mind the debate whether this will be better education) 130 kids while ignoring 400K+ is good policy.
Higher but unmeasurable! (It is “not measurable” tge more correct term to use here?) That is the irony.
Yeah, there is no plan. You can thank Gov. Reynolds and the Republican legislature for that.
That's really a bunch of bullshit. Where there is funding the public schools in Iowa fare very, very well. It's where the funding is low that there are some problems. Not to mention the requirement that public schools teach EVERYONE, they don't get to pick and choose.
