Articles from 11/2019

Teachers wanting to create lessons that apply the universal constructs need look no further than the Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-based Learning. Take, for instance, one of the many projects listed by the Iowa Museum Association. The association’s history projects require the compendium of universal constructs – …

Are you interested in incorporating projects from the Iowa Clearinghouse for Work-Based Learning into your curriculum but aren’t sure where to start? Don’t worry, there is help for that! Each Area Education Agency (AEA) has work-based learning/authentic learning coordinators on hand who are ready to assist. They…

Registration is under way for the Fifth Annual Emerging Educators Academy to be held Jan. 30. The conference, sponsored by the Outstanding Educators’ Academy of the Iowa Department of Education, along with the Iowa State Education Association and Simpson College, is for all pre-Service and 1st through 3rd year tea…

DES MOINES - The Iowa State Board of Education’s next regular meeting will take place on Wednesday, Nov.20, at the Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th St., in Des Moines. A work session will begin at 8 a.m. in the second-floor State Board Room, followed by the business meeting at 9 a.m. View a copy of the…

Social media continues to cause issues for both educators and students. As educators, we must refrain from any activities that may reduce our effectiveness in the classroom. Before posting, liking, or retweeting online, use this checklist as a guide to determine the nature of the content or comment. This is a helpful t…

Do you have an outstanding math or science teacher in your elementary school (kindergarten through sixth grade)? Nominate him or her for the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the …

The benefits and opportunities of registered apprenticeship programs are being showcased through events held this week as part of National Apprenticeship Week. Now in its fifth year, the week is a nationwide celebration that gives businesses, communities and educators the opportunity to draw attention to apprenticeship…

Looking for some classroom resources for the upcoming Veterans Day observation? We have you covered. The links offer videos, lesson plans, activities – all designed to make Veterans Day relevant in the eyes of your students. Check them out: C-SPAN Teacher Vision PBS Subscribe to receive email upd…

According to research accumulated by Attendance Works and the Child and Family Policy Center, regular attendance in preschool impacts kindergarten readiness, literacy skills, and future attendance patterns. A four-year-old child enrolled in the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program (SWVPP) is of compulsory atte…