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Terry Branstad on Education
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One Unshakable Vision: World-Class Schools for Iowa
Young people today must meet higher expectations than ever to succeed in this global economy. For the future of our children and our state, we must transform our good schools into world-class schools. "One Unshakable Vision: World-Class Schools for
Iowa," represents a long-term, reform-minded policy direction that builds from Iowa's strengths and adopts whole system improvements with lessons learned from the highest-performing systems in the world.
Source: 2011 Iowa Gubernatorial press release
, Oct 3, 2011
Tuition tax credit for private schools
- Successfully worked for the passage of legislation to ensure Iowans wishing to educate their children at home could do so legally.
- Expanded the Iowa Tuition Grant program to allow more students to attend Iowa's private colleges.
- Active in
the creation of the tuition tax credit to make education in private schools a more affordable alternative for parents.
- Funded the state program to provide text books and transportation assistance for students attending private schools.
Source: Campaign website, governorbranstad2010.com/
, Nov 2, 2010
Supports education vouchers for public or private school.
Branstad supports the CC survey question on school vouchers
The Christian Coalition voter guide [is] one of the most powerful tools Christians have ever had to impact our society during elections. This simple tool has helped educate tens of millions of citizens across this nation as to where candidates for public office stand on key faith and family issues.
The CC survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: "Education vouchers that allow parents to choose public or private school for their children"
Source: Christian Coalition Survey 10-CC-q7 on Aug 11, 2010
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