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Sixteen Iowa teachers honored at recognition luncheon

Award-winning teachers from across the state were celebrated yesterday at the 2026 Iowa Outstanding Educators Recognition Luncheon.

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April 1, 2026
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Southwest Valley Named an ACAC School of Excellence.

Southwest Valley High School has been named a 2025 School of Excellence by ACT’s American College Application Campaign (ACAC).

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March 27, 2026
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Public input sought for state Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Unified Accountability plan

The Iowa Department of Education is seeking input from the public.

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March 26, 2026
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A Day of STEM Discovery

Iowa STEM Youth Ambassador Group chose to deepen their understanding of STEM careers right here in Iowa by attending STEM Discovery Day.

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March 26, 2026
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Free, virtual workshop series aims to help embed computer science into elementary instruction

From pattern recognition to problem-solving, the skills elementary teachers focus on every day apply to the world of computer science.

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March 19, 2026
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New SkillsUSA competition aims to create a pipeline of CTE educators

More than 600 students participating in this month’s SkillUSA Iowa State Leadership and Skills Conference.

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March 18, 2026
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Annual CTE Day connects career and technical student organizations with state leaders

CTSOs connect CTE students to technical and professional skills while also exploring in-demand career pathways.

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March 16, 2026
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Latest round of grant funding supports establishment of therapeutic classrooms

The Iowa Department of Education has announced today its continued support of safe and healthy learning environments.

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March 13, 2026
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Innovative online portal for special education, early intervention turns 1

Iowa’s ACHIEVE Family Portal recently celebrated its first anniversary, marking a full-year of easy access to special education and Early ACCESS.

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March 11, 2026
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Seven educators named finalists for Iowa’s top agricultural education award

Seven Iowa educators have been named as finalists for the prestigious 2025-26 Golden Owl Award, given annually to Iowa’s top agriculture educator.

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March 10, 2026
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Four-part video series highlights new science academic standards

Iowa’s academic standards for science are stepping into the spotlight with an engaging four-part video series that features recent updates.

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March 9, 2026
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Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Jared Almandinger

From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.

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March 5, 2026
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Exploring high school pathways through Pathways to Purpose event

One Iowa school district is finding engaging ways to help kids answer the age-old question “What do you want to do when you grow up?”

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March 4, 2026
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Public comment period opens for the Iowa Early Learning Standards updates

The Iowa Department of Education’s official public comment period for the Iowa Early Learning Standards (IELS) is now open.

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March 3, 2026
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Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Pamela Joslyn

From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.

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March 3, 2026
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