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...
View ArticleThe 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....
View ArticleHoward-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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleLogan 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleNeatness & 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleU 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...
View ArticleStudent “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 –...
View ArticleReal-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...
View ArticleBig 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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