Iowa Department of Education

We’re accepting entries for the first Iowa School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest. K-12 students are encouraged to submit artwork that spreads the word about school bus safety in Iowa and celebrates the theme ‘Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes.’ Posters are due April 17 and the winners will have their art used during National School Bus Safety Week. educate.iowa.gov/headline-story…

The Department is accepting applications for the latest round of the Career Academy Incentive Fund, which helps support the expansion of career academy opportunities for Iowa high school students. Deadline to apply is April 17. educate.iowa.gov/higher-ed/cte/…

Applications are now being accepted for the Shared Visions Parent Support Program through March 26. Iowa public school districts, area education agencies or other eligible nonprofit organizations that provide quality education support programs to parents of children ages 0-5 with identified risk factors are encouraged to apply. educate.iowa.gov/headline-story…

A new workshop series offered by the Department aims to help elementary educators naturally integrate computer science concepts into the lessons they are already teaching. Learn more and register: educate.iowa.gov/headline-story…

ICYMI: Learn how Ottumwa Community School District recently expanded their Brain Health Retreat Room program to Evans Middle School and the benefits the program is bringing to students and educators across the district. tinyurl.com/yfebv4fr

Happy National CACFP Week! In addition to serving nutritious meals to and snacks to children and adults in care, CACFP aims to foster lifelong healthy eating and physical activity habits @NationalCACFP #CACFPWeek

A new @SkillsUSAIowa competition is designed to inspire and develop the next generation of career and technical education (CTE) teachers. By encouraging students to explore teaching as a career pathway, this new addition also aims to strengthen Iowa's pipeline of CTE educators. #ChooseYourPathwayIA tinyurl.com/ytmdksm

As we celebrate Iowa History Month this March, meet Iowa’s 2025 History Teacher of the Year, Jessica Dowell of Johnston High School. educate.iowa.gov/headline-story…

Register now to be a part of the next round of Department-sponsored LETRS professional development. Up to 400 licenses are available for Iowa PK-8 educators interested in learning more about the Science of Reading and evidence-based literacy instruction. #LiteracyChangesLivesIA #ElevateEducatorsIA tinyurl.com/4t5uxdx6

Celebrate Iowa History Month this March! Discover our state’s vibrant past and the impact Iowans have made on communities locally, nationally, and globally. Join the State Historical Society of Iowa for a variety of special programs throughout the month in honor of Iowa History Month. history.iowa.gov/learn/adult-li…

CTE Day at the Capitol recently brought students, advisors and CTSO officers together to celebrate the transformative work of CTE programs that help students develop technical and professional skills while also exploring in-demand career pathways. tinyurl.com/mr3v3xwc #ChooseYourPathwayIA

Happy National CACFP Week! Did you know the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) reimburses child care centers, adult day care centers, emergency shelters and more. Thanks to this program, providers across Iowa can offer nutritious meals and snacks to children and adults every day.

Renew and recharge! The month of March means many Iowa schools and community colleges will be observing spring break. We hope all educators, students and families have an opportunity to unwind this month and return to learning feeling refreshed and ready to engage. Happy Spring Break!

March 14th, also known as 3.14, is Pi Day! Join us in celebrating the value of mathematics and STEM education. Discover how innovative programs from the Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council are making an impact in Iowa schools: educate.iowa.gov/iowa-stem

In addition to our @AmeriCorps student leaders, these college coaches provide assistance across the state to high school and college students through virtual and in-person support to help navigate the college going process and obtain their degree or certificate. #AmeriCorpsWeek

Mason Schnurstein became an @AmeriCorps student leader to help his class. Knowing that college is a big step, Mason wanted his classmates at @rolandstorycsd to have a friend and peer to help them through the process and get them excited about their future. #AmeriCorpsWeek

Iowa schools can now apply for the Therapeutic Classroom Incentive Grant to help establish therapeutic classrooms. Therapeutic classrooms can assist learners whose emotional, social or behavioral needs interfere with their success in the learning environment. Deadline to apply is May 1. tinyurl.com/2s3r9m38

If your school is searching for a new Spanish or dual language teacher, check out the Exchange Visiting Teachers from Spain program. Students as well as the educator benefit from this cultural and educational exchange. Application deadline is March 20. tinyurl.com/2vdx38ex

This #AmeriCorpsWeek, we celebrate our @AmeriCorps student leaders like Lucy Klavitter at Wahlert Catholic High School (@HolyFamilyDBQ) . As part of her role in helping her classmates achieve their postsecondary goals, she plans career days, college fairs, supports college application weeks and provides one-on-one support to her fellow students.

The Department is accepting applications for the latest round of the Career Academy Incentive Fund, which helps support the expansion of career academy opportunities for Iowa high school students. Deadline to apply is April 17. tinyurl.com/46xhxw2h