After a whirlwind year of service, filled with new connections, personal growth and a lot of travel, Iowa’s 2024 Teacher of the Year Ann Mincks is wrapping up her final days this month as the state’s education ambassador. “It’s hard to put into words what …
The 2025 Golden Root Award winners were recognized at the inaugural Farm & Food Celebration in Grinnell earlier this month. Sponsored by the Iowa Farm to School and Early Care Coalition, the Golden Root Awards honor Iowa schools, early care providers …
Iowa schools can now register to attend an upcoming professional learning opportunity focused on the goals of House File 784, which prioritizes high-quality instruction in early numeracy. The Build Math Minds – The Flexibility Formula learning series …
State officer teams from Iowa's career and technical student organizations (CTSO) laid the foundation for the upcoming school year with a full day of leadership training provided by the Iowa Department of Education at the Grimes State Office Building …
Last week, STEM educators and administrators from across the state converged in central Iowa for the fourth annual BEST STEMposium. This event, held every June, allows K-12 STEM BEST Program models to network and explore new ideas to expand and enhance …
Administrators from Iowa public school districts and accredited nonpublic schools are invited to join an upcoming webinar supporting the implementation of House File 782 and the use of personal electronic devices in schools on Tuesday, June 17. …
The first annual Iowa Kids Garden Day was a smash hit last month as several Iowa schools and early childhood centers registered to offer fun, dirt-filled activities celebrating healthy local foods. Sponsored by the Iowa Farm to School and Early Care …
If you visit a school in Iowa, you may see a dog in the classroom wearing a vest that says “service dog” or “therapy dog.” Across the state, a growing number of schools are adopting innovative programs that provide access to therapy animals in the …
Even though summer break has officially arrived, it doesn’t mean that things are slowing down at Clinton Community School District. Their out-of-school time services, better known as the Student Adventure Program, are ready for a busy summertime schedule, …
Building strong literacy skills can unlock a child’s unlimited potential for success. Just ask Denise Eide, national speaker, author and CEO and founder of Logic of English, a mission-driven publisher that empowers students of all ages to become fluent …
Individuals interested in shaping high-quality dyslexia instruction in Iowa are invited to apply for a membership seat on the Iowa Dyslexia Board. Established in Iowa Code, the Iowa Dyslexia Board is responsible for guiding, facilitating and overseeing the …
Close to 1,000 students at 60 middle schools and high schools across the state participated in the first-ever virtual Health Sciences Career Day in Iowa on May 15. Students who were unable to join the live event or those who wish to re-visit their favorite …
The Iowa Department of Education is investing up to $2.5 million over five years to offer reading assessment and accommodation resources to Iowa schools. Through the expanded Access for ALL initiative, the two resources will help teachers identify students …
The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is awarding more than 500 STEM Scale-Up Program awards to Iowa educators for the 2025-26 school year. This amounts to over $3 million in awarded STEM materials, curriculum and …
As seniors at Davis County High School announced and celebrated their college and career decisions on May 9, they were cheered on by a Super Bowl champion who just four years ago was in their shoes, ready to embark on the next chapter of his life. Cooper …
The Iowa Department of Education joined nearly 50 high schools across the state to celebrate Iowa College and Career Decision Week, May 12-16, with a series of in-school celebrations, events and ceremonies. The Iowa College and Career Decision Week honors …
Since she was born, 17-year-old Grace Bechtel has made headlines. She, along with her sister Kate and brother Emerson, are triplets, a fun fact that has brought them a lot of attention in their small hometown of Lake Mills throughout the years. Fast …
If you are attending the upcoming Teaching for Impact: Training for All Educators Supporting Learners with Disabilities on June 5-6, plan to be inspired. National speaker Chris Nikic will be spotlighted as the closing speaker for the event, bringing his …
Growing up as a student with dyslexia who struggled with learning how to read, Jonathan Mooney is an outstanding example of perseverance. Today as a result of his resiliency, Mooney is a successful writer, speaker and advocate, traveling the world to share …
The next session for the Emerging Educators Academy webinar series is coming up on May 15 from 4-5 p.m. Pre-service teachers, new teachers with 1-3 years of service and teacher mentors are invited to attend the Reflections on Your Teaching Journey and …
02 days 08:15:22
