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State board grants Morningside University conditional approval for teacher prep programs with scheduled progress updates

Iowa State Board of Education · December 5, 2025
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Summary

After an on-site review found strengths in assessment, clinical practice and curriculum, the board granted Morningside University conditional approval for its teacher preparation and teacher intern programs through Dec. 2026, requiring interim updates and monitoring to confirm corrective actions.

The State Board of Education granted conditional approval to Morningside University's teacher preparation and teacher intern programs, asking the university and the department to provide progress updates during the approval period.

Department reviewers led by Miriam Bridal described a multi-stage review including a desk review and on-site visit involving 22 experts, interviews, classroom visits and surveys. The review found many strengths: an established assessment system tied to…

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