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  • March 18, 2024

    Bridging Languages, Building Futures: How Iowa’s AEAs Support English Learners and Their Teachers

    Imagine dropping your child off for their first day at their new school. What hopes do you have for them?… Read More

  • January 29, 2024

    AEAs are critical to the success of Iowa’s education system

    In 1974, Iowa legislators, under the leadership of Chuck Grassley, championed a groundbreaking initiative: the creation of the Area Education… Read More

  • January 19, 2024

    The Value of Iowa AEAs: A Passionate Plea for Continued Support

    By Joel Pedersen, Chief Administrator, Central Rivers Area Education Agency As the Chief Administrator of Central Rivers Area Education Agency,… Read More

  • January 18, 2024

    Empowering futures: Central Rivers AEA and local partnerships enhance school-based work experience for students with special needs

    Central Rivers AEA Work Experience Coordinators create an opportunity for students to develop skills necessary for the post-secondary setting. This… Read More

  • December 22, 2023

    Central Rivers AEA helps schools and communities develop a common vision for graduates

    Imagine your child, your graduate, walking across the stage in May. What hopes and aspirations do you have for them… Read More

  • December 4, 2023

    Trauma and childhood mental health: There is help and hope

    Supporting children who are struggling with complex trauma and mental health concerns can leave families and educators feeling overwhelmed and… Read More

  • November 15, 2023

    Iowa’s Area Education Agencies and local schools partner to make Iowa 8th in the nation for computer science education 

    A new national report shows that Iowa is one of the top 10 states for computer science education. Central Rivers… Read More

  • November 14, 2023

    Iowa Area Education Agencies offer valuable services to public and non-public schools in Iowa

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  • October 26, 2023

    Childhood hearing screenings – Why are they important and how can AEA audiologists help?

    Early identification of hearing loss is essential to minimizing its negative effects on a child’s language, communication, and social skill… Read More

  • October 5, 2023

    Good versus bad math beliefs: Let’s remove the labels for kids

    Take a moment to reflect and answer this question: Do you like math? Overwhelmingly, both students and adults alike typically… Read More