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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

DM's Central Campus honored in D.C. for 'Green Ribbon' designation

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Central Campus of Des Moines was honored in Washington, D.C., June 4 for being among the first-ever U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. These schools have set the standard for saving energy, reducing costs, providing healthy learning spaces, and offering education geared toward the challenges of the 21st century.

Central Campus was among 26 high schools nationwide to be recognized at the ceremony, which was attended by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and other federal leaders. In all, 78 schools were honored on June 4.

Advisory: Meeting Notice for Task Force on Teacher Leadership and Compensation

August 15, 2012

Iowa Department of Education Director Jason Glass today announced a meeting of the Task Force on Teacher Leadership and Compensation on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting will take place in Room B100 (basement level) in the Grimes State Office Building.

Director Glass announces Task Force on Early Childhood Assessment

August 14, 2012

Iowa Department of Education Director Jason Glass today announced the 33 Iowans who will serve on the Task Force on Early Childhood Assessment, which was established as part of Senate File 2284. The group will select one standard kindergarten readiness assessment that school districts will be required to administer. A recommendation is due to the Legislature by Nov. 15.

Moving forward with the past

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This is your grandfather’s physical education. Returning to the days of old, the Iowa Department of Education showed some Des Moines students fitness skills that would be recognized by our ancestors of a hundred years ago.

Try an online professional development opportunity

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There’s an opportunity for education professionals statewide to further their education online.

Called the AEA PD ONLINE, the system is a culmination of work and funds through all of the state’s Area Education Agencies. The goal: To provide professional development opportunities 24/7.

The statewide system not only makes it more convenient for those seeking professional development opportunities, it also provides a streamlined and cost-effective operation.

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