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Saying goodbye to cell phone distractions in classrooms

Des Moines North High School teacher Janelle Mueller has been waiting for this moment.

November 5, 2025

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Growing strong literacy skills with Amira

With this personalized reading tutor that supports foundational literacy skills.

November 4, 2025

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Apply for new grant cycle to support out-of-school time programs

The Iowa Department of Education has officially opened the latest round of the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant.

November 3, 2025

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Accelerating Innovation through the Iowa STEM Summit

STEM Summit at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines for a full day of celebration and collaboration of all-things STEM.

October 28, 2025

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New Department webpage offers resources for teaching Jewish history

To meet the requirements of Governor Kim Reynolds’s Executive Order 13, an extensive list of resources is now available for Iowa schools.

October 27, 2025

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Department seeks committee members for Social Studies Essential Elements standards

Currently seeking representatives to serve on the official revision committee for the state’s Social Studies Essential Elements.

October 24, 2025

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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.

October 22, 2025

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National awards spotlight innovation in healthy meals in Iowa schools

Eight Iowa schools have received national awards

October 21, 2025

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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.

October 20, 2025

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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.

October 17, 2025

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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.

October 16, 2025

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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.

October 16, 2025