Iowa Department of Education

Director McKenzie Snow shared leadership insights and statewide priority work today with senior-level community college leaders taking part in the Iowa Community College Leadership Institute (ICCLI) and emerging leaders taking part in the Leadership Institute for a New Century (LINC) during their Legislative Issues Symposium in Des Moines. Led by Iowa State University Community College Leadership Program Faculty in partnership with the Iowa Association of Community College Presidents, Community Colleges for Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education, the programs aim to grow and develop Iowa community college leaders. #ChooseYourPathIA #PostsecondaryPathwaysIA

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Supportive relationships are critical for the growth, development and success of our young people. For National Mentoring Month, take a moment to think of everyone who has helped guide your path to success. Learn more about the importance of mentoring and how you can get involved at mentoriowa.org. #MentoringMonth

Released by the U.S. Department of Education, the 2024 National Assessment of Education Progress results show high rankings in 8th grade reading for Iowa as well as areas for growth in mathematics. https://lnkd.in/gex2pv-e

Director McKenzie Snow and Department leaders joined students, educators, administrators, school board members and AEAs across Iowa to celebrate innovation and excellence in public education today at the State Capitol. The 2025 Day on the Hill profiled the transformational impact of the Science of Reading, Governor Reynolds’ Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship Program, engaging work-based learning programs that lead to industry-recognized credentials and so much more! Students from Storm Lake Community School District, Marshalltown Community School District, Alburnett Community School District, Winterset Community School District and over a dozen additional school districts were incredibly impressive as they showcased their work and shared their passion for learning. #LiteracyChangesLivesIA #CelebrateTeachersIA #ChooseYourPathwayIA

Join us on Feb. 11 for the next session in our webinar series, Expanding Work-Based Learning in Iowa. This session will focus on how to use labor market information to make informed decisions on work-based learning. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gk__VUxn

This year marks the 15th anniversary of National School Choice Week! It’s a time to celebrate the power of educational freedom and the opportunities school choice brings to Iowa’s families. School choice empowers families to find the learning environment that fits their child’s learning style, interests and talents, whether it’s: - a neighborhood public school, - open enrollment to a public school outside a family’s resident district, - an innovative public charter school, - accredited nonpublic school, or - homeschool. In Iowa, every family in Iowa is empowered to choose the education option that best meets their child’s unique needs and prepares them for bright futures. #SchoolChoice #NSCW2025 #ChooseYourPathwayIA

ICYMI: Resource hubs provide necessary supplies and support for students facing homelessness. See how districts at Colfax-Mingo and Ottumwa are providing support to their students. https://lnkd.in/gYueUuP7

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-26 STEM Scale-Up Program. This year’s menu features 13 different programs for Iowa educators to apply for funding. Deadline to apply is March 3. Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council https://lnkd.in/gyFR5VEH

Last week, Director McKenzie Snow and Bureau Chief Betsy Lin toured the ChildServe facilities in Johnston. They met with ChildServe’s CEO Teri Wahlig, Senior Vice President Tracy Page and Vice Presidents Mikki Stier and Leslie Rogers to hear more about their medical and therapy services, which support over 5,600 children with special healthcare needs statewide. On the tour, Director Snow was able to see different areas of the facility that provide pediatric rehabilitation, mental health services and autism and behavioral supports. ChildServe provides services in five locations across the state and serves 76 of Iowa’s 99 counties.