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Iowa STEM
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Gilbert High School prioritizing partnerships to develop future-ready graduates

Many Iowa schools are looking to enhance–or even overhaul–programs that teach real-world skills to students.

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October 22, 2025
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Gilbert STEM BEST
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National awards spotlight innovation in healthy meals in Iowa schools

Eight Iowa schools have received national awards

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October 21, 2025
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Healthy Meals Iowa Award
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Register now for the November/December session of the Iowa College & Career Readiness Academy

Registration is now open for the next session of Iowa College & Career Readiness Academy courses, which starts Monday, Nov. 3.

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October 20, 2025
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CCR Academy
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Nominate Iowa’s next top agriculture educator

The search is underway for Iowa's next top agriculture educator of the year.

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October 17, 2025
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Golden Owl Nominations
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Gov. Reynolds, Iowa HHS announce $5 million for child care and preschool program partnerships

In May 2025, Iowa HHS released a Request for Proposal for the Early Childhood Continuum of Care grants.

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October 16, 2025
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preschool classroom
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Transforming careers with the Teacher Intern program

For science teachers Anna Pauley and Hannah Misner, the road to becoming an Iowa educator took hard work, perseverance – and an innovative opportunity.

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October 16, 2025
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Misner Pauley
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Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired hosts Beep Baseball events to celebrate White Cane Day

Every year on Oct. 15, communities and schools across the nation celebrate White Cane Day, also known as Blind Americans Equality Day.

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October 15, 2025
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White Cane Day
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National School Lunch Week challenges students to ‘Taste the World’

If you’re already thinking about lunch for today, you’re not alone.

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October 13, 2025
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National School Lunch Week
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Northwest Iowa teacher takes learning on the road

Fifth grade students at North Union Community School District had the opportunity to step back in time along a “Glacial Landmark” tour.

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October 8, 2025
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Dickinson Co Nature Extern visit
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Virtual field trips bring farms and local foods to Iowa classrooms

Take a trip with us to learn more about healthy local foods!

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October 7, 2025
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The 2026 Emerging Educators Academy offers support, celebration for new teachers

Iowa’s premier professional learning and networking event for new teachers is back for 2026.

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October 6, 2025
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Emerging Educators Academy
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The pathways to substitute teaching

Each day, Iowa schools rely on substitute teachers to provide seamless support and instruction in PK-12 classrooms when contracted teachers are away.

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September 30, 2025
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Substitute teacher pipeline
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Two Iowa students named as U.S. Presidential Scholars

Two Iowa students from the class of 2025 have been selected for this year’s U.S. Presidential Scholars program.

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September 29, 2025
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Presidential Scholars Congrats
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FAFSA now open with virtual support available to assist students and families

The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) recently became available to everyone at StudentAid.gov.

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September 29, 2025
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FAFSA
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GEAR UP Iowa helps students in Clinton unwrap their future

When students at Clinton High School were handed bananas with their lunch this week, they were receiving more than a healthy snack.

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September 26, 2025
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Gear Up Clinton

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