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Iowa Department Of Education Press Releases

297 Press Releases
  • Published on March 5, 2025 - 15:05 GMT

    Outstanding Iowa teachers honored at annual luncheon

    Sixteen top teachers from across the state were honored on Feb. 28 by Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Department of Education Director McKenzie Snow and State Board of Education President John Robbins at the 2025 Outstanding Iowa Educators Recognition Luncheon …

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  • Published on March 4, 2025 - 14:10 GMT

    Connecting classroom to career through screen printing

    Emily Thomas is in her second year teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), art and TAG (talented and gifted) at Mount Ayr Elementary School. As a new teacher, Thomas was looking for local opportunities to expand her STEM knowledge …

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  • Published on March 3, 2025 - 14:29 GMT

    Start the day off right with school breakfast

    With access to a healthy and delicious school breakfast, Iowa students can kick start their school day, ready for a full schedule of learning, connection and development. This week’s National School Breakfast Week highlights the importance of these first- …

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  • Published on February 27, 2025 - 15:36 GMT

    Don’t miss the next cohort on LETRS!

    Iowa educators interested in transforming their literacy instruction through the Science of Reading are invited to register for the sixth cohort of the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling better known as LETRS. Registration for this …

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  • Published on February 26, 2025 - 14:22 GMT

    Student attendance steps into the spotlight at Council Bluffs schools

    If you’re looking for 16-year-old sophomore Caleb Philmon, chances are you’ll find him in class. He, along with nearly 8,400 other K-12 students at the Council Bluffs Community School District, is a part of a new initiative that helps make regular school …

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  • Published on February 24, 2025 - 13:34 GMT

    The Iowa Department of Education launches online portal to support families of learners in special education

    The Iowa Department of Education has announced the official launch of the ACHIEVE Family Portal, an online, interactive tool that connects families to their learner’s early intervention and special education records and information. The new tool offers …

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  • Published on February 21, 2025 - 16:29 GMT

    Fort Dodge educator moves between hospital and classroom to deliver CTE lessons

    Students at Fort Dodge Middle School learning about and preparing for high-demand careers in health care have an invaluable resource as part of their career and technical education (CTE). That's because their health occupations instructor, Tatum …

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  • Published on February 20, 2025 - 16:11 GMT

    What does it mean to be nominated as Iowa’s Teacher of the Year?

    If you’re wondering if your nomination of an outstanding K-12 educator for the 2026 Iowa Teacher of the Year award makes a difference, it does!  From your nominations, nine teachers will be selected as Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year to represent each …

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  • Published on February 17, 2025 - 17:54 GMT

    GEAR UP Iowa gathers to share successes, plans for the future

    More than 100 teachers, school counselors and administrators from 13 school districts convened in Des Moines on Feb. 4-5 for GEAR UP Iowa's Annual Conference to share and celebrate the program’s success while planning for the future in the communities …

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  • Published on February 14, 2025 - 17:09 GMT

    Students, educators and lawmakers converge for CTE Day at the Capitol

    On Feb. 11, hundreds of students from across Iowa championed the importance of career and technical education at the annual CTE Day at the Capitol in Des Moines. Students involved in CTE programs, such as agriculture, business, family and consumer science, …

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  • Published on February 11, 2025 - 16:42 GMT

    Webinar series aims to support Iowa’s new and pre-service teachers

    A spring webinar series is launching this month to provide professional learning opportunities and ongoing support to new and pre-service teachers and teacher mentors in Iowa. As a follow up to the recent Emerging Educators Academy in January, the …

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  • Published on February 10, 2025 - 13:54 GMT

    Department seeks social studies educators for standards review

    The Iowa Department of Education is seeking social studies educators and stakeholders to serve on a statewide committee to review and make recommendations on proposed updates for Iowa’s academic standards for social studies. Starting in April, the …

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  • Published on February 7, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

    Celebrate February’s CTE Month!

    It’s time to celebrate career and technical education in Iowa! February is CTE Month, which highlights the achievements in career and technical education programs across the country. Iowa students, educators and partners in business and industry are …

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  • Published on February 6, 2025 - 13:35 GMT

    State Board seeks student member for 2025-26 term

    Are you an Iowa student who is interested in leadership development and engaging in important state government issues on education? Apply today to serve as the 2025-26 student member of the Iowa State Board of Education. Each year, an Iowa high school …

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  • Published on February 6, 2025 - 13:35 GMT

    A school counseling program is more than you think it is

    For this week’s National School Counseling Week, let’s take a look at one of Iowa’s many high-quality school counseling programs. The Cedar Falls Community School District’s school counseling program at Peet Junior High School is setting the standard for …

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  • Published on February 5, 2025 - 00:22 GMT

    Twenty-nine Iowa schools awarded STEM BEST® funding

    The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is awarding 29 Iowa school districts with STEM BEST® Program awards. This includes 15 new models and 14 returning schools that are looking to expand or rebuild their existing models. …

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  • Published on February 3, 2025 - 20:18 GMT

    Nominate a top educator as the next Iowa Teacher of the Year

    If you know an outstanding Iowa teacher, we want to hear from you! The Iowa Department of Education is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Iowa Teacher of the Year through March 7. Anyone, including fellow educator colleagues, administrators, students …

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  • Published on February 3, 2025 - 14:08 GMT

    Iowa celebrates Black History Month

    Each February, Black History Month is recognized across the country and our state, serving as a reminder of Iowa’s rich history and notable achievements. Iowans like George Washington Carver, an innovator renowned for his work in agriculture, are …

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  • Published on January 31, 2025 - 16:23 GMT

    Iowa STEM extends grant for energy sector externs into summer 2025

    The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Department of Education has received extended funding for this year’s Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program. Through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant, administered by the Iowa Economic …

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  • Published on January 23, 2025 - 13:49 GMT

    Department awards grant funds for computer science professional development

    The Iowa Department of Education announced today that nearly $750,000 has been awarded to 21 Iowa schools to help support computer science professional development. Established by Senate File 274, the Computer Science Professional Development Incentive …

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