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Iowa teacher focuses on 9/11 classroom discussion for 25th anniversary

Jason Rude has already started planning for how he’ll incorporate this historic event into his classroom discussions.

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August 24, 2026
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Iowa supports teacher pipeline through nontraditional pathways to licensure

The pathway to teaching doesn’t have to be a traditional one.

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August 21, 2026
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Health Sciences Summer Experience opens pathways to careers in health care

For some GEAR UP Iowa students, a recent week at the University of Iowa offered more than a glimpse of college life.

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August 20, 2026
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Reserve your spot for the Fall Regional Science Professional Learning Events!

The Fall Regional Science Professional Learning Events are back for an exciting fourth year.

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August 19, 2026
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Iowa FFA uses Iowa State Fair to highlight its mission and connect Iowans to agriculture

On the second floor of the Iowa State Fair’s Agriculture Building, steps away from the Butter Cow, fairgoers walk by a wall of iconic FFA blue corduroy jackets.

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August 18, 2026
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Upcoming fall training series focuses on changes to Certified Enrollment and SRI

The Iowa Department of Education’s Student Reporting in Iowa (SRI) team is traveling across the state this fall to host a series of full-day trainings.

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August 17, 2026
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GEAR UP Iowa readies for upcoming school year at annual Kick Off

GEAR UP Iowa coaches, staff, educators and partners gathered to officially kick off the school year with a day of discussion and collaboration.

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August 14, 2026
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Join the HQIM Leadership Academy!

Intensive, two-year learning experience that supports district and school leadership teams with implementing high-quality instructional materials.

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August 13, 2026
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STEM BEST Explore helps Easton Valley Greenhouse Summer Internship Program Succeed

When considering summer programming options, Easton Valley school leaders wanted to find a way to incorporate their greenhouse.

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August 12, 2026
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Elevate literacy in upcoming virtual learning opportunity

Educators across the state are invited to join an exciting virtual learning opportunity focused on literacy.

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August 11, 2026
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Literacy Professional Learning Sessions
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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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