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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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Illustrative Mathematics
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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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Iowa STEM
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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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STEM Best
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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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WBL tech grant
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Iowa elementary student named as first-place winner for America’s Field Trip

Ten-year-old Mary Elouise Bowman was recently announced as a first-place winner for America’s Field Trip, a signature education program of America250.

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June 10, 2026
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Iowa student competes in elite Presidential 1776 Award finals

North Mahaska High School sophomore Cayden Plate is one of 20 finalists from across the country who are competing today in Washington, D.C.

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June 9, 2026
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Participate in mathematics professional learning this summer

Summer break is here, bringing opportunities for Iowa educators to recharge, refocus and expand their knowledge and skills in mathematics instruction.

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June 8, 2026
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Professional Learning Build Math Minds
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Secondary Career and Technical Education Impact Report details growth of CTE in Iowa

The annual report from the Iowa Department of Education highlights the vital role that career and technical education.

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June 3, 2026
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CTE report
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Math Counts Act: The data tells the story

It has only been a year since the official signing of House File 784--better known as the Math Counts Act--many Iowa schools

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June 2, 2026
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Math Counts Act
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Approved list of industry-recognized credentials brings new format, easier use

The Iowa Department of Education has recently released the Approved Industry-Recognized Credentials List for the 2026-27 school year, featuring an exciting new

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June 1, 2026
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Iowa STEM
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Middle school students use data science to ‘Reinvent Muscatine’

Students at Muscatine’s Susan Clark Junior High School are turning data into action.

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May 28, 2026
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STEM
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Three Iowa students named winners of inaugural Iowa School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest

The Iowa Department of Education has announced the winners of the 2026 School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest, commitment to keeping their peers safe on the road

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May 27, 2026
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