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State Board of Education to meet on Thursday

The Iowa State Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, May 14, at the Iowa Department of Education.

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May 12, 2026
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Iowa launched first-in-the-nation state application for short-term, in-demand programs to access new, federal Workforce Pell grants

Launch reinforces Iowa’s leadership in aligning postsecondary education to workforce outcomes.

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May 1, 2026
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Iowa College Aid Board of Commissioners to meet on Friday

The Iowa College Aid Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on Friday, May 1, at the Iowa Department of Education.

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April 29, 2026
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Iowa Department of Education designates 17 schools as inaugural Iowa Purple Star Schools

The Iowa Department of Education today announced that 17 Iowa schools are the first to be awarded the distinguished Iowa Purple Star School Program designation.

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April 23, 2026
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Iowa Purple Star Schools
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State Board of Education to meet on Thursday

The Iowa State Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 16, at the Iowa Department of Education.

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April 15, 2026
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Iowa’s Class of 2025 graduation rate reaches 88.8%, exceeding prepandemic graduation rates and showing significant gains across student groups

Dropout rates declined, with fewer students dropping out now than before the pandemic

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April 6, 2026
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Thousands of Iowa high school seniors to receive ‘Claim Your Future’ letters outlining college options, next steps

This week, over 37,000 Iowa high school seniors will receive letters outlining their in-state postsecondary options.

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March 13, 2026
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State Board of Education to meet on Friday

he Iowa State Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Friday, March 13, at the Iowa Department of Education.

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March 11, 2026
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Gov. Reynolds, Iowa Department of Education award nearly $4 million to expand career academy opportunities

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced that four Iowa community colleges have been awarded nearly $4 million in grants.

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March 9, 2026
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Career Academy Incentive Fund
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Iowa College Aid Board of Commissioners to meet on Friday

The Iowa College Aid Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on Friday, March 6.

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March 4, 2026
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STEM Day at the Capitol to be held on Feb. 18

Iowa students highlight the impact of STEM at the 2026 STEM Day at the Capitol

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February 16, 2026
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Six Iowa teachers announced as regional 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipients

Announced six outstanding teachers as the 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipients.

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February 11, 2026
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State Board of Education to meet on Thursday

The Iowa State Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Iowa Department of Education.

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February 10, 2026
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Iowa Department of Education seeks sponsors for summer meal and snack sites

Program provides over 3 million nutritious meals and snacks to children, teens in low-income areas across the state during summer months

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January 29, 2026
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State Board of Education to meet on Thursday

The Iowa State Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Iowa Department of Education.

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January 13, 2026
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