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George Washington Carver Day kicks off National Black History Month

Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds officially declared Feb. 1 as George Washington Carver Day in Iowa.

February 1, 2024

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Improving literacy outcomes through science, social studies

The Iowa Department of Education is hosting two workshops designed to show effective literacy practices.

January 30, 2024

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Apply for career academy expansion funding

The Iowa Department of Education has opened the spring application period for the 2023-24 Career Academy Incentive Fund.

January 30, 2024

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February is CTE Month

CTE month is almost here, and Iowa has many reasons to celebrate this February.

January 29, 2024

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The Department announces new Chief Operating Officer

The Iowa Department of Education welcomes Deborah Elder, who has been named as Chief Operating Officer.

January 26, 2024

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Funding for noncredit and short-term programs provides new career paths for Iowans

For most people, four weeks isn’t enough time to make a significant difference in their lives.

January 25, 2024

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Public input sought for Every Student Succeeds Act state accountability plan

The Iowa Department of Education is seeking input from the public on the state’s proposed updates of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) accountability plan.

January 23, 2024

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FAFSA Awareness Week is Jan. 15-19

The Iowa Department of Education’s Bureau of Iowa College Aid and the Iowa College Access Network are co-hosting the third-annual Free Application for FAFSA.

January 16, 2024