Administrators

School and community college leaders and school staff who oversee areas such as facilities, nutrition and transportation.

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Educators

More than 40,000 educators in Iowa are helping all students, from kindergarten through college, become prepared for their future.

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Students&Families

Iowa is home to a half-million PK-12 students and over 100,000 community college students … and the families who support them, their education and their dreams.

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Communities

Great schools are possible thanks to the support and involvement of great communities across the state of Iowa.

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Iowa Department of Education

Iowa Awarded $9 million Teacher Quality Partnership Grant

The U.S. Department of Education announced the Iowa Department of Education, in partnership with the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), Stanford University, and UCLA, is one of 12 organizations to receive a more than $9 million Teacher Quality Partnership grant, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Number of AP Exams Taken in Iowa at an All Time High

More Iowa high school students took Advanced Placement (AP) exams than ever before according to a report released today by the College Board, which administers the AP program. For the 2007-2008 school year, 7,798 high school students took a total of 11,786 exams, which is the highest number of exams and students taking exams ever reported in Iowa. In addition, the graduating Class of 2008 did well on the test and had more class members take the exam than previous classes.

Number of AP Exams Taken in Iowa at an All Time High

State R&D School Recommendation

Two committees have reported their findings and recommendations to the Iowa General Assembly for a state research and development school. The two committees were formed as a result of last year's legislative session. The recommendations include expanding the Malcolm Price Laboratory School at the University of Northern Iowa for this purpose.

State R&D School Recommendation

Research and Development Report - complete recommendations and findings

Community College Degrees Pay Off for Students

Students who complete a community college program earn higher wages, particularly in technical areas, according to a report released by the Iowa Department of Education.

Iowa Department of Education Partners with Master Builders of Iowa

The Iowa Department of Education received a $100,000 "Construction Program of Study Funding Award" from the Master Builders of Iowa (MBI) recently to help establish standards and model programs of study that will guide Iowa students seeking a career in the construction industry.

Message from the Department

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School Leader Update

May 2013 School Leader Update

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Public Notice

Notice for public comment

The Iowa Department of Education will request a waiver for the approval of an amendment to Iowa’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 School Improvement Grants Application to extend the waiver previously granted under section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), 20 U.S.C. § 1225(b), to extend the period of availability of the fiscal year (FY) 2009 School Improvement Grant (SIG) funds awarded under Section 1003(g) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended, until September 30, 2014.

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