Monthly Archives: November 2011

Iowa’s AEAs Unveil New Website and Video!

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Iowa’s AEAs are pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved website at http://www.iowaaea.org. Visitors will find a clean look and feel, improved navigation and easier entry points to valuable resources. Previous users will notice the improvements right … Continue reading →

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Miracles Happen Every Day at Wayne Elementary

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In 2004, Mark and Heather Moorman were young parents living in Corydon, Iowa, with their two little girls, Sammie and Sarah, and expecting their third child. Two weeks before the baby was to be born, doctors told the Moormans that … Continue reading →

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Making Classroom Experiences More Meaningful for Students

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For many students, the connection between work done in the classroom and “real life” can be difficult to see. In traditional classrooms, tasks that students complete can rely too much on the memorization and retrieval of information and/or applying knowledge … Continue reading →

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iPad App Helps Youngster Communicate More Effectively

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Imagine what your life would be like if you couldn’t speak. It would be very difficult and frustrating. Two and a half-year-old Zachary Hayden knows that frustration. Zach has a severe speech condition that prevents him from forming words. With … Continue reading →

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Iowa Future: The world is changing. We need to change with it.

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Iowa must begin to look ahead to provide what’s best for today’s students, not back at how things used to be. That’s why innovation is needed in Iowa education: to help all students realize success and possess the knowledge and … Continue reading →

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