Headline Story 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. Display Date July 22, 2026 Image
Headline Story 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. Display Date July 17, 2026 Image
Headline Story 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. Display Date July 8, 2026 Image
Iowa STEM Headline Story 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. Display Date June 30, 2026 Image
Headline Story 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. Display Date June 24, 2026 Image
Headline Story 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. Display Date June 23, 2026 Image
Headline Story 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. Display Date June 22, 2026 Image
Iowa STEM Headline Story 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. Display Date June 22, 2026 Image
Headline Story 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. Display Date June 16, 2026 Image
Headline Story 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. Display Date June 11, 2026 Image
Headline Story 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. Display Date June 10, 2026 Image
Headline Story 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. Display Date June 9, 2026 Image
Headline Story 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. Display Date June 8, 2026 Image
Headline Story 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. Display Date June 3, 2026 Image
Headline Story 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 Display Date June 2, 2026 Image
