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Department report: license‑plate winner, Google certificates and major early‑childhood and literacy grants
Summary
Department Director’s report announced a range of initiatives: Erin Cho’s winning education license plate design, a Google career‑certificate partnership, a National Math Stars statewide program and several grant opportunities including the CLSD $24 million subgrant competition and a new continuum of care grant.
The department’s director used the June board meeting to brief the State Board on a range of program updates, grants and partnerships intended to expand educational opportunities across Iowa.
Highlights and why they matter
- Education license plate design: The department announced 16‑year‑old Erin Cho’s winning design for the Iowa education license plate. Proceeds from the plate will support districts with the highest per‑pupil transportation costs, a significant benefit for many rural districts.
- National Math Stars partnership: The department will partner with National Math Stars to provide individualized, long‑term…
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