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Teacher Appreciation Week highlights Tiffany Herr

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Today, we’re featuring Tiffany Herr, third grade teacher at Norwalk Community School District’s Orchard Hills Elementary.

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May 6, 2024
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Annual skilled trades competition builds technical and professional skills for Iowa students

High-quality career and professional skill development took center stage last week.

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May 1, 2024
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Meet John Daniels, Iowa’s 2024 Golden Owl Award winner

When John Daniels stepped on stage last week he had no idea that he would actually be announced as the winner minutes later.

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April 24, 2024
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Two Iowa teachers named finalists for prestigious award

The Iowa Department of Education today announced that two Iowa educators have been named 2024 finalists in the Presidential Awards.

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April 19, 2024
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2024 PAMEST finalists
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Reports on FAFSA completion rates are on the way to Iowa schools

Good news! Data on the completion rates of FAFSA have been received and are set for weekly distribution to participating Iowa schools.

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April 18, 2024
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Iowa’s semifinalists announced for 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars

Seven outstanding Iowa high school seniors have been named as semifinalists for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars program.

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April 17, 2024
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Register for summer learning opportunity on the Science of Reading

A professional development opportunity focused on evidence-based literacy instruction is coming up this summer.

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April 17, 2024
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Become college-ready with virtual coaching

College applications. Financial aid deadlines. Changing rules and information.

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April 16, 2024
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The 2024 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipients announced

The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education has announced the recipients of the 2024 Iowa STEM Teacher Award.

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April 3, 2024
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Iowa Department of Education announces competitive grant opportunity to expand Early Head Start programs

Announced today up to $575,000 in competitive grants that will help expand child development programs.

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March 28, 2024
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Invest in elementary educators through LETRS training

Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling training, better known as LETRS, offered at no cost by the Iowa Department of Education.

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March 27, 2024
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Department seeks public input on literacy standards

The Iowa Department of Education is hosting a series of forums seeking public input on proposed updates to the state’s literacy standards.

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March 25, 2024
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Governor Reynolds, Director Snow honor outstanding Iowa teachers at annual luncheon

Iowa’s top teachers of the year joined were honored today at the 2024 Outstanding Iowa Teachers Recognition Luncheon.

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March 22, 2024
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The key to success: confident humility

It’s having a mix of confidence and humility.

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March 20, 2024
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Kristin Economos
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Department grants expand higher education opportunities for students

Three recent grants from the Iowa Department of Education are set to make a big impact.

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March 19, 2024
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