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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.

May 28, 2026

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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

May 27, 2026

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Real-world mathematics along the path to success

On an unseasonably warm and sunny April morning at Oak Grove Park in northwest Iowa, one might expect to hear birds chirping and squirrels scurrying.

May 27, 2026

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Register now for the next session of Iowa College & Career Readiness Academy

Registration is now open for the next session of Iowa College & Career Readiness Academy courses, which starts Monday, June 1.

May 22, 2026

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Awards celebrate local food initiatives

It’s official! The 2026 Golden Root Awards have been announced.

May 21, 2026

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Registered Apprenticeships provide direct path to full-time employment in Fort Madison

Fort Madison High School automotive technology instructor Jeff Gerdes stepped out of the garage after 20 years as an automotive service technician.

May 20, 2026

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State Board welcomes new members

Last week, three new members and a new student representative joined the Iowa State Board of Education for their first meeting.

May 19, 2026

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The Profiles of Excellence video series spotlights Storm Lake Community School District

The Iowa Department of Education today released the latest edition of the Profiles of Excellence video series.

May 18, 2026

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Ten students named as winners of Iowa America 250 contest

The Iowa Department of Education today announced ten winners for the Iowa America 250 Student Contest.

May 15, 2026

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Nine Iowans selected as 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars program semifinalists

Nine Iowa high school seniors have been named as semifinalists for the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars program, the U.S. Department of Education announced this

May 14, 2026

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The work is never done: How one Iowa school district is closing achievement gaps for students with disabilities

When Central Community School District found gaps in literacy achievements for their students receiving special education services, they took action.

May 14, 2026

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New survey for schools to capture feedback on literacy and mathematics in Iowa

Survey focused on literacy and mathematics to capture input on what is working in Iowa schools and what additional supports could make a meaningful difference.

May 13, 2026