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Sam Fatallah’s “Love” Video Shows What Engages Kids

Sam Fatallah, a junior at Linn-Mar High School and one of the area’s most creative film makers, has produced another student video. “Love” is the second of Fatallah’s unique filming technique allowing...

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The Student Voice: Weighing in on the Governor’s Teacher Evaluation Bill

Nicholas J. is a high school sophomore enrolled in an Eastern Iowa/Creative Corridor High School. His blog, Straight from the Desk, seeks to add the often unheard voice of the student. Nicholas J....

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Howard-Winneshiek Kids Celebrate Learning w/Fun Video

In this fun video students at Howard-Winneshiek celebrate their learning and their ability to connect to the world to learn and develop with this fun video. Thanks to Superintendent John Carver for...

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The Student Voice: Examining AP income & impact

Nicholas J. is a high school sophomore enrolled in an Eastern Iowa High School. His blog, Straight from the Desk, seeks to add the often unheard voice of the student. Nicholas J. prefers to keep both...

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Logan LaPlante’s Education is “Hackschool”

Logan LaPlante is 13 years old and he goes to what he calls “hackschool.” Its really not a school at all in the traditional sense. As Logan says, “Hackschooling is a mindset, not a system.” In this...

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The Student Voice: Reflections on EdCampIowa & Some “What If’s”

Jack Hostager is a high school sophomore enrolled in an Eastern Iowa High School. His blog, Straight from the Desk, seeks to add the seldom heard voice of the student. Jack prefers to keep the name of...

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Neatness & Monotony in Schools: A Status Quo to Reject

Jack Hostager is a high school sophomore enrolled in an Eastern Iowa High School. His blog, Straight from the Desk, seeks to add the seldom heard voice of the student. Jack prefers to keep the name of...

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The Student Voice: Iowa Learning Council. Students Propose Ed Recommendations

The Iowa Department of Education released a report today from the Iowa Learning Council. This council was made up entirely of students selected to represent the diversity present across the state. As...

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U of I Life Design Series to Re-Imagine Downtown Las Vegas

Professor David Gould University of Iowa professor, David Gould, is transforming the educational experience for 14 U. of I. students. Gould, a professor in Iowa’s Life Design Series, teaches the...

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Student “Shark Tankers” Share Their “Bacon-Wrapped” Experience

The Student Voice: Bacon-Wrapped Workshops Walk-the-Talk Bacon-Wrapped Lesson Workshops – workshops where teachers come together to construct lessons that are engaging, relevant, and rigorous –...

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Real-world learning vs. school grades & credits. No contest.

Jack Hostager is a high school sophomore enrolled in an Eastern Iowa High School. His blog, Straight from the Desk, seeks to add the seldom heard voice of the student. Jack prefers to keep the name of...

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Big Ideas Group Taking Summer Applications

IowaTransformED is proud to announce the Big Ideas Group! The Big Ideas Group is designed to demonstrate what a transformed, community-facing, competency-based, passion-driven educational experience...

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