Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds joined former President Donald Trump in celebrating a major victory for parents and students. Their plan to shake up education is putting power back where it belongs—with families, not Washington bureaucrats.
Trump’s executive order to close the Department of Education is a bold step toward ending federal overreach. For years, Democrats wasted billions on radical programs instead of teaching basics like reading and math. Now, states like Iowa can decide what’s best for their kids without Washington’s interference.
Governor Reynolds didn’t wait for Washington to act. She signed the Students First Act, giving every Iowa family school choice. Parents can use education savings accounts to pick the best schools—public, private, or homeschool. No more trapping kids in failing schools just because of their zip code.
Math scores and civics knowledge are getting a boost under Reynolds’ leadership. New laws require students to pass a citizenship test and focus on real skills employers need. “Our kids deserve better than woke math,” Reynolds said. “We’re teaching fundamentals again, not politics.”
The fight against divisive DEI programs is another win. Reynolds ordered Iowa’s universities to scrap these offices, calling them “illegal and unfair.” Trump’s order backs her up, cutting federal funding for schools pushing race-based policies. Common sense is replacing radical agendas in classrooms.
Results speak louder than words. Over 19,000 families used school choice in Iowa’s first year—way more than expected. Teacher pay is up, and classrooms are focused on learning, not cell phones. Test scores are starting to climb after years of Biden-era failures.
Critics claim these changes hurt public schools, but parents know the truth. “Why should rich families have all the choices?” one mom asked. Rural schools are thriving too, with superintendents praising Reynolds for listening to their needs.
This education revolution is just getting started. With Trump and Reynolds leading the charge, more states are dumping failed policies. The goal? A future where every child gets a quality education—no federal strings attached.
