world-class education & school safety

“As an educator and a security and counterterrorism expert, I know that the strength of our public schools lies not only in the quality of the education we provide, but also in the safety and security of the environments in which our students learn. Iowa can achieve world-class education programs by empowering our teachers with the resources, training, and support they need, while holding our schools to the highest standards of academic excellence. At the same time, we must ensure that every classroom and school facility is secure, implementing practical safety measures that protect our children without disrupting the learning environment. By combining academic innovation with proven security practices, we can create schools where parents have confidence, teachers are supported, and students can focus on learning and preparing for a successful future.”