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It all started with a search for a new pair of shoes. Who knew that a simple shopping trip for Kristen Bandy would turn into one of the most successful work-based learning partnerships for Oskaloosa Community School District?
Over 12 years ago, Bandy, the school-to-work internship…
For Iowa college students seeking ways to cut down on costs, open educational resources may just be what they’re looking for. Initiatives to provide free, openly licensed text books and other course materials are picking up steam and making a difference on campuses across the state.
Open…
Ten months ago when 20-year-old Cory Hennick joined the utility team at the City of Huxley, he already knew he would need to get a Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL). He just didn’t know how he was going to pay for it. Enter the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund – better known as…
Education officials who work with the financial side of federal programs will want to register for a webinar that will walk participants through the processes, changes and updates.
Hosted by the Iowa Department of Education, the March 3 webinar will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The…
The Iowa Department of Education is seeking mathematics educators to serve on a statewide committee to review and update the statewide academic standards for mathematics.
The committee will meet monthly for about six months starting in April and look into updated research and practices,…
Registration is now open for March 2023 courses through the Iowa College and Career Readiness Academy.
The Academy was developed by Iowa College Aid in partnership with the Iowa Department of Education and AEA Learning Online and has been endorsed by the Iowa School Counselor…
If you’re looking for hands-on learning opportunities in advanced manufacturing, Knoxville Community School District is the place to be. Veteran applied science educator Sean…
DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education are partnering with the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC) and its chairman Jake Steinfeld to participate in the DON’T QUIT! campaign which aims to reverse growing trends in mental illness and childhood…
It was just another day in Mallory Beatty’s kindergarten classroom. Well, yes and no. Yes, it was lessons as usual. But Beatty had six observers in her classroom. Their focus was principally on the students’ reaction to the lesson, whether they were engaged or not. And if not, they turned their…
Over 200 Iowa students and educators last week made their way to Des Moines to meet up with legislators and state officials for a fast-paced day highlighting career and technical education (CTE).…