Iowa Department of Education

Iowa Department of Education

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Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads and father figures in our communities! Your daily support, encouragement, and guidance help children grow, learn, and succeed. Thank you for making a difference every day.

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"Education means emancipation. It means light and liberty. It means the uplifting of the soul of man into the glorious light of truth, the light by which men can only be made free.” - Frederick Douglass

Today, we honor Juneteenth - commemorating the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation freeing enslaved people in Texas in 1865.

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If you’re an educator with a dyslexia specialist endorsement, you may be eligible to receive a one-time Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement Stipend of $2,000. Learn more about this program and apply by June 30.

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ICYMI: Last month, nine Iowa high school seniors were named semifinalists for the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar program. Congrats to these outstanding students who were selected from more than 4,000 nominees nationwide.

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Local summer SUN Meals sites are providing free meals for kids and teens 18 and under all summer long. Find your local site by calling:
2-1-1
1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), English
1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273), Spanish

Text “Summer Meals” to 914-342-7744
or
Visit https://t.co/AHZO723ZxJ

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There’s still plenty of free professional development opportunities available this summer. Sign up for sessions on engagement, classroom management, English learners, computer science, nutrition and safety training. #ElevateEducatorsIA
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The Pella Marching Dutch are headed to Washington, D.C. next month to perform in the national 250th Independence Day parade. Check out our latest feature story to learn about their preparation for the big event and how school marching bands help connect students to their school district and local community. @pellaschools https://t.co/S12kZpZcVc

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Don’t miss this summer’s Every Learner Forward, a dynamic three-day professional learning event dedicated to advancing high-quality instruction in every classroom. Scheduled for July 7-9 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, this conference offers teachers valuable strategies and proven best practices to boost student achievement and success. https://t.co/P0A1epUaEg
#ElevateEducatorsIA #BridgingTheGapIA

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Are you considering enrolling in a college or training program this fall? If you haven’t already completed your FAFSA and Iowa Financial Aid Application, now is the perfect time to apply and discover the financial aid options available to support your education goals. Many of Iowa’s scholarships and grants also have upcoming application deadlines on July 1.

To start your financial aid journey with the FAFSA, visit https://t.co/GKNWiE7x60.

Check out the financial aid opportunities offered by the State of Iowa and upcoming deadlines here https://t.co/DGNvgB5Hw3

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June 14 marks the annual celebration of Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the United States flag in 1777.

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Need help getting ready for college or a postsecondary program—either for yourself or a student you know?

Sign up for Virtual College Coaching to receive helpful text messages about college prep. Get answers to your questions on postsecondary education, financial aid, scholarships, and more. #PostsecondaryPathwaysIA
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Want a career that makes an impact? Apply for one of our open job positions at the Iowa Department of Education. As a part of our dedicated team, you have an opportunity to make a difference within Iowa schools and communities.

Visit the State of Iowa’s website to find current openings, job descriptions and information on how to apply. We look forward to hearing from you! https://t.co/m4ylB5s2lH

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Discover the many free professional development sessions offered by the Department this summer. Topics include engagement, classroom management, support for English learners, computer science, nutrition and safety training.
https://t.co/T2dAnHuXhS
#ElevateEducatorsIA

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The @IowaSTEM Advisory Council is looking for STEM stakeholders to share what’s working in their classrooms and communities to turn bold ideas into action as presenters and panelists at the 2026 Iowa STEM Summit.

Submit your proposal today and help create innovation in STEM in Iowa!

https://t.co/Q9SvNL3RFh

#WhereBoldIdeasTakeFlight

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Iowa school districts are encouraged to apply now for the Work-Based Learning Endorsement Leadership and Investment for the Field (WBL-LIFT) grant. This competitive grant helps schools bolster their pipeline of career and technical education instructors.

School districts can use the grant funds to support professional development and credentialing to build sustainable recruitment and retention strategies by expanding access to WBL professional development and credentialing pathways.

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Here's an exciting opportunity for students in grades 6-12 to design, build and launch an experiment on a NASA-sponsored test flight!

The NASA TechRise Student Challenge encourages teams or students to submit their creative ideas for a chance to win $1,500 and receive expert technical advice from NASA TechRise advisors to bring their project to life. Sixty winning teams will be selected for this hands-on challenge that helps students to deepen their understanding of flight vehicles, tackle real-world engineering problems and enjoy a virtual field trip.

Applications open in September, but educators can pre-register now at https://t.co/hgqmD5K630

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Monday is the deadline to apply for the next round of College and Career Transition Counselor Grants. These positions work directly through community colleges and local high schools to support students as they transition to postsecondary education and careers by making targeted connections with students and families at crucial points in the college-going process.

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Are you looking to strengthen content knowledge and teaching practices in social studies? Check out the America250 webinar recordings with lessons on revolutionary Iowans, civil discourse, constitutional principles and more. https://t.co/kBSDxP1ZYF

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Congratulations to Waukee Community School District’s Mary Elouise Bowman! She was selected as a first-place winner of America’s Field Trip, an education program of America250, for her outstanding poem reflecting on what America means to her. As a first-place winner, Mary Elouise will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime field trip to Washington, D.C., this summer. https://t.co/0surCAXdmW