US Education Department grants Iowa waiver to redesign use of federal school funds

Iowa has become the first state to receive federal approval to reshape its education funding, gaining greater control over federal dollars. This waiver allows the state to merge funding streams, reduce administrative costs by an estimated $8 million over four years, and focus on improving student learning, teacher development, and literacy.

US Education Department grants Iowa waiver to redesign use of federal school funds
Iowa has become the first state to receive federal approval to reshape its education funding, gaining greater control over federal dollars. This waiver allows the state to merge funding streams, reduce administrative costs by an estimated $8 million over four years, and focus on improving student learning, teacher development, and literacy.