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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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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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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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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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Celebrating CSEd Week

Calling all problem-solvers!

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December 2, 2025
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Two Iowa high school seniors to serve as delegates for 64th annual national program

Two outstanding high school student leaders have been announced as the 2026 Iowa delegates for the prestigious United States Senate Youth Program.

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December 1, 2025
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National Teacher of the Year set to visit Iowa for the 2026 Emerging Educators Academy

During her year as the 2025 National Teacher of the Year, Pennsylvania teacher Ashlie Crosson is visiting with educators all across the country.

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November 20, 2025
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Competition for middle school students focuses on civic impact

Calling all Iowa middle school students!

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November 18, 2025
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National Civics Bee
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Department seeks committee members for computer science, data science and AI standards

Iowa educators, administrators, business and industry partners, family members and other stakeholders are highly encouraged to apply.

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November 17, 2025
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Atlantic High School welding program provides CTE 'Golden Ticket' to students

Jackson McLaren realized that he didn't want his future education to include more classrooms and a traditional four-year college degree.

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November 14, 2025
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Iowa's postsecondary institutions provide pathways to education for Iowa veterans

Military and their families look for pathways to continue or expand their education.

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November 13, 2025
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National Math Stars adds 21 Iowa students to new Pathfinder Stars program

Twenty-one Iowa elementary students were chosen for the National Math Stars pilot, a 10-year program to nurture and advance math talent.

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November 10, 2025
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Apply for Computer Science Incentive Fund Grant Opportunities

The Iowa Department of Education is currently offering two funding opportunities to help develop and support high-quality computer science education.

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November 6, 2025
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