Iowa State University - School of Education

Prepare yourself to lead in higher education. Get your master’s in education online through Iowa State University and gain an understanding of the practices and policies that shape the postsecondary landscape.

Applications for Fall 2026 are due on July 1! Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4eh20iq

Students in EDUC 4390: Teaching Science in the Primary Grades are taking learning beyond the classroom 🌿🔬 During a recent field experience, they explored how hands-on opportunities, like studying entomology at Reiman Gardens, can help young learners better understand science concepts.

Through experiences like this, students reflect on how to design engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons that align with standards and support all learners 🍎✨ By connecting research-based practices to real-world settings, they’re building the skills to create meaningful and inclusive science experiences in early elementary classrooms.

Ready to move your career forward in higher education? Iowa State’s fully online Master of Education in higher education helps you build the expertise and leadership skills that today’s institutions are looking for. Choose to concentrate in community college leadership or higher education administration and bring your next career milestone into view.

Applications for the Fall 2026 semester are due July 1. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vzSJcn

Students in EDUC 2190 are building the foundations for their future in teaching 📚🧑‍🏫 In this orientation course, secondary education majors explore everything from licensure requirements to career pathways while getting a closer look at what it means to be an educator in their subject area.

In class, students recently worked through real-world scenarios focused on professional communication, collaborating in groups to respond to parent emails with the appropriate tone, structure, and solutions ✉️🤝 Experiences like this help future teachers feel more confident navigating everyday situations they’ll encounter in the classroom and beyond.

Graduate students in RESEV 5530: Intermediate Educational Statistics are building the skills to turn data into meaningful insights 📊💻 In this course, students explore statistical models like ANOVA and regression while learning how to choose the right methods for their research questions.

Through hands-on work and discussion, they also examine the assumptions behind these models and how to properly test them, developing a deeper understanding of the “why” behind the analysis 📚✨ Experiences like this help future researchers become more thoughtful and intentional in how they design and interpret studies.

Join Abby as she takes over our Instagram Stories today during her time abroad in the U.S. Virgin Islands ✈️ 🌸 Abby is a junior majoring in Elementary Education, studying within the School and Community Service Learning program at Iowa State.

Take a sneak peek into what your study abroad journey could look like in the School of Education study abroad programs ✨

Students in HIST 4980: Methods of Teaching History/Social Sciences are bringing the past to life through hands-on, inquiry-based learning 🔍📚 Working with Rachel Hansen from the Iowa State Historical Society, they explored how artifacts and images can be used to spark curiosity and deepen understanding in the classroom.

Through a “History Mysteries” activity, students analyzed objects from museum collections, asking questions and piecing together evidence to determine their purpose 🧩✨ This approach helps future teachers see how engaging students as historians, through observation, questioning, and investigation, can lead to stronger connections and lasting learning.

From classrooms in Iowa to studying abroad in Spain 🇪🇸🍎, Iowa State grad Morgan Panosh found purpose through hands-on experiences, meaningful connections, and saying yes to new opportunities ✨

An elementary education major with a passion for helping others, Morgan’s story shows how Iowa State prepares students for impact both inside and beyond the classroom ❤️💛

Check out her full story: https://hs.iastate.edu/student-spotlight/morgan-panosh-finding-purpose-beyond-the-traditional-classroom/

Commencement for the College of Health and Human Sciences is tonight, May 16, at 7 p.m. in Hilton Coliseum! 🎓

Can't be there in person? Tune into the livestream: https://bit.ly/4uX3LbA

We celebrated our newest graduates at today’s teacher cording ceremony, sending off the Class of 2026 as they begin their teaching careers! These Cyclones are ready to make a lasting impact in classrooms and communities.

Special thanks to Dr. Katie Cook ’94 for joining us and sharing her passion for education!