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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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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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Access expanded for innovative Reading Assistant resource

With support from Gov. Kim Reynolds, the Iowa Department of Education continues to expand professional learning and literacy resources.

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September 24, 2025
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AMIRA
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Apply by Oct. 1 for the U.S. Senate Youth Program

The deadline to apply for the 64th annual U.S. Senate Youth program is fast approaching.

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September 23, 2025
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US Senate Youth Program
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Denison Regional Center to enhance career academy opportunities for five school districts

High school students at five school districts in western Iowa now have increased opportunities.

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September 23, 2025
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Save your spot in the next round of LETRS professional development

The Iowa Department of Education is excited to announce that a seventh round of the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling.

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September 22, 2025
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Iowa STEM Summit keynote: “It’s Not Magic, It’s Science!”

The 2025 Iowa STEM Summit, hosted by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is fast approaching!

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September 22, 2025
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Planting Seeds, Growing a Nation: GEAR UP Iowa joins in National GEAR UP Week

GEAR UP Iowa is excited to celebrate National GEAR UP Week Sept. 22-26

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September 19, 2025
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Full-year Iowa history course materials available online

Iowa schools can now access free materials designed for a full-year history course.

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September 18, 2025
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Iowa high schoolers can explore AI through a free “AI bootcamp”

This camp is designed to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) through hands-on learning with emerging and relevant technologies.

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September 17, 2025
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Computer Science AI conference
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Advancing Literacy Together: Free Virtual Learning Opportunity

Join educators from across the state on Sept. 25, for a free professional learning series focused on literacy.

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September 16, 2025
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Advancing Literacy Together

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