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Students share impact of teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week

The Department reached out to a handful of students across Iowa inviting them to share how their favorite teachers inspire them.

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May 7, 2026
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Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with Emily Neal

Today’s Q&A spotlight features Emily Neal.

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May 4, 2026
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Proposals encouraged for the Iowa STEM Summit!

Now accepting proposals for presentations, panelists and roundtable discussions at the 2026 Iowa STEM Summit.

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April 23, 2026
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Over $300,000 awarded to Iowa schools to expand career-connected learning this summer

The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education is awarding 17 STEM BEST® Program model schools a total of over $300,000.

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April 8, 2026
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Building robots and life skills

While this week officially marks the return of National Robotics Week, affectionately known as Robo Week.

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April 7, 2026
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A Day of STEM Discovery

Iowa STEM Youth Ambassador Group chose to deepen their understanding of STEM careers right here in Iowa by attending STEM Discovery Day.

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March 26, 2026
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Free, virtual workshop series aims to help embed computer science into elementary instruction

From pattern recognition to problem-solving, the skills elementary teachers focus on every day apply to the world of computer science.

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March 19, 2026
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Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Jared Almandinger

From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.

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March 5, 2026
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Exploring high school pathways through Pathways to Purpose event

One Iowa school district is finding engaging ways to help kids answer the age-old question “What do you want to do when you grow up?”

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March 4, 2026
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Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Pamela Joslyn

From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.

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March 3, 2026
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Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Justin Heckman

From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.

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February 27, 2026
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Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Alan Bandstra

From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.

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February 25, 2026
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Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Anna Brooks

From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.

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February 23, 2026
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Meet 2026 Iowa STEM Teacher Award recipient Dylan Shaffer

From physics and engineering to medical research and agriculture, there is a vast array of STEM topics taught today in Iowa schools.

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February 19, 2026
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Iowa STEM Teacher Extern connects conservation careers to class

Bethany Hadley completed her Iowa STEM Teacher Externship last summer, her experience is still making an impact today.

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February 18, 2026
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