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Celebrate Iowa Local Food Day

The start of the fall season in a few weeks also brings the return of Iowa’s celebration of healthy local foods.

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September 3, 2025
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Iowa teacher workforce shows strong numbers for school districts

The beginning of the school year brings new opportunities and challenges.

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September 2, 2025
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Teacher Shortage 10 Percent
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STEM is Accelerating Innovation

Join the 2025 Iowa STEM Summit: Accelerating Innovation on Oct. 17 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines.

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August 28, 2025
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STEM Summit 2025
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Register today for Iowa’s science professional development opportunity

Iowa science educators are invited to join free fall events on 3D learning, local phenomena and updated standards. Register now, space is limited!

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August 26, 2025
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Department seeks early childhood professionals for early learning standards review

Iowa Department of Education seeks members to review Early Learning Standards updates. Early childhood professionals and stakeholders invited to apply.

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August 25, 2025
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Public comment period opens for state social studies standards

Iowa Department of Education seeks public input on proposed social studies standards updates from a team of educators, families and community partners.

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August 25, 2025
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Public Comment
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A ‘golden’ opportunity for early childhood professional development

The Iowa Department of Education is offering SmartTeach GOLD training for early childhood educators to enhance preschool use of the GOLD assessment for learner

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August 22, 2025
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SmartTeach Gold for early childhood educators
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AmeriCorps Summer Transition Associates keep students on the path to postsecondary education

Nine AmeriCorps Summer Transition Associates helped graduating seniors prepare for college, apprenticeships, or careers during the summer.

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August 21, 2025
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Over 70 schools recognized for FAFSA completion success

71 schools recognized for outstanding success in increasing the number of students completing the FAFSA as part of the Course to College program.

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August 20, 2025
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National Math Stars Names Exceptional Iowa Math Students to 2025 Cohort

National Math Stars (NMS) has selected 17 exceptional students from Iowa to take part in its program.

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August 20, 2025
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17 Iowa Students Named National Math Stars
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Public comment period for Iowa’s Unified Allocation Plan is now open

The Iowa Department of Education is seeking public comment on Iowa’s Unified Allocation Plan.

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August 19, 2025
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Welcome to Iowa, Jose Gregorio Ferreras!

After traveling over 14 hours from Spain, Jose Gregorio Ferreras is ready for his exciting new role as a teacher in Iowa.

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August 19, 2025
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Exchange Visiting Teachers from Spain
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Department seeks members for social studies standards review committee

Now accepting applications from individuals who are interested in serving on the final review committee for the state’s social studies standards.

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August 18, 2025
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GEAR UP Iowa shapes tomorrow at annual Kick Off

As the school year rapidly approaches, partners from across the state got a head start on the year with the annual GEAR UP Iowa Kick Off in Des Moines on Aug. 4

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August 15, 2025
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Join us for this year’s Special Education Policy and Practice webinar series

The Iowa Department of Education’s Special Education Policy and Practice webinar series is back for the 2025-26 school year!

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August 14, 2025
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