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Department awarded nearly $500,000 in AmeriCorps grant funding

Department of Education announced that it has been awarded nearly $500,000 in competitive federal AmeriCorps funding through the Volunteer Iowa Commission.

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August 6, 2026
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Strong educator preparation program builds next generation of exceptional teachers

21-year-old Simpson College student Grace Ruelle will enter the final year of her educator preparation program with a feeling of excitement and confidence.

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August 5, 2026
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Iowa Department of Education recognizes 74 schools for FAFSA completion success

74 Iowa schools are being recognized for their outstanding commitment to student completion of the FAFSA.

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August 4, 2026
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Standardized Recipe Trainings equip school nutrition professionals with new tools

School nutrition professionals across Iowa prepare to relight their stoves and fill learners' stomachs for the upcoming school year.

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August 3, 2026
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Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Forum highlights school, workplace partnerships

Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Program participants gathered in Ankeny on July 22 for the Iowa STEM Teacher Externships Forum.

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July 31, 2026
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Community-based providers can now apply for the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program

Released the 2026-27 Community-Based Provider application for the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (SWVPP) for Four-Year Old Children.

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July 22, 2026
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Special education webinar series returns for 2026-27

The Iowa Department of Education has released the upcoming schedule for its popular webinar series focused on special education topics.

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July 17, 2026
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An exciting year for learning and growing

2026 Iowa Teacher of Year Stephanie Pritts took a moment to think about her extraordinary year ahead as the state’s ambassador to education.

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July 8, 2026
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Iowa STEM celebrates America 250 through student servant leadership

Launched STEM BEST® 250, a statewide initiative designed to inspire student-led service projects through Iowa’s network of STEM BEST® Program models.

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June 30, 2026
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A year of making lifelong memories for Melanie Bloom

Last July, Melanie Bloom started her unique chapter as the 2025 Iowa Teacher of the Year, serving as the state’s ambassador to education.

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June 24, 2026
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Register today for new mathematics instruction professional learning event

Learning opportunity aligned with the goals of House File 784, better known as the Math Counts Act, prioritizing high-quality mathematics instruction.

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June 23, 2026
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Nearly 800 Iowa elementary students invited to apply for National Math Stars

785 Iowa elementary students were invited to apply for National Math Stars, an elite program dedicated to supporting mathematically extraordinary students.

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June 22, 2026
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Building the best STEM education for Iowa students through the BEST STEMposium

Educators from all across Iowa convened in Earlham last week for the fifth annual BEST STEMposium.

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June 22, 2026
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The Pella Marching Dutch are set to go to Washington!

The Pella High School Marching Dutch are set to embark on a historic trip early next month.

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June 16, 2026
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Apply for WBL Endorsement LIFT Grant to strengthen work-based learning educator pipeline

Iowa school districts have an additional opportunity to bolster their educator pipeline for work-based learning.

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June 11, 2026
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