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New teachers find support, celebration at annual event

120 new and pre-service teachers and teacher mentors from across the state engaging in a day of professional development, connection and celebration.

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January 20, 2026
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2026 Emerging Educators
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Thirty Iowa schools receive STEM BEST® Program awards

The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is awarding 30 Iowa schools with a 2026-27 STEM BEST® Program award.

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January 14, 2026
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2026 STEM BEST
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Nominate a top Iowa student for the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar program

It’s time to honor Iowa’s outstanding high school seniors!

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January 14, 2026
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2026 US Presidential Scholar
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Pleasant Valley builds career-connected opportunities for all students, sets goal for 100% of students to engage in work-based learning experiences

Educators in the Pleasant Valley Community School District are ensuring those opportunities are available to all students.

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January 13, 2026
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Pleasant Valley WBL
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Who will be our next Iowa Teacher of the Year? Nominate today!

Help us find Iowa’s next Teacher of the Year!

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January 12, 2026
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Apply for unique program that brings native Spanish teachers to Iowa schools

Exchange Visiting Teachers from Spain program, provides opportunities for high-quality world language instruction and cultural exchange.

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January 6, 2026
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New comprehensive toolkit streamlines health services in Iowa schools, programs

The Iowa Department of Education has officially launched a new resource aimed to optimize the delivery of health services in Iowa schools.

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December 17, 2025
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School Nurse Toolkit
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New district-level ratings added to the Iowa School Performance Profiles

Iowans now have access to district-level performance ratings through a new addition to the Iowa School Performance Profiles.

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December 16, 2025
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ISPP
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One-stop shop for transfer students

Transferring to a four-year institution doesn’t have to be challenging.

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December 11, 2025
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Fall enrollment report shows growth in community college enrollment and credit hours

Enrollment trends at Iowa’s 15 community colleges show overall positive growth, returning to pre-pandemic levels for both student enrollment and number of hours

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December 10, 2025
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Application period for the new Iowa Purple Star School designation ends this month

Iowa schools have until Dec. 31 to apply to participate in a new initiative dedicated to supporting the success of Iowa students from military families.

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December 9, 2025
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Iowa Purple Star Schools
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A model for modern learning

Computer science is more than just an elective in the Marion Independent School District.

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December 8, 2025
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Department opens application period to support preschool programs for children who are at risk

The Iowa Department of Education is taking applications for 2027–31 Shared Visions Preschool grants for programs serving at-risk children ages 3–5.

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December 8, 2025
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New contest prompts Iowa students to highlight what America means to them

Students in grades 3-12 an opportunity to learn and reflect on what America and the American founding means to them.

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December 4, 2025
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America 250 Iowa
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Celebrating 50 years of IDEA

The landmark Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, commonly known as IDEA, celebrated its 50th anniversary this past weekend on Nov. 29.

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December 3, 2025
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