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A small Iowa school district just earned the state's top ranking, and their secret weapon sits right across the street from the high school. Nearly half of all students are now graduating with college credits already in hand.
The Ankeny Community School District in Iowa just started construction on an $80 million Innovation Hub that will transform career education for thousands of students. The career and technical education center is set to welcome its first students in 2028. #
A team of four underclassmen just rewrote University of Iowa swimming history, breaking a school record that's stood for years. Even better, one athlete set two records in a single race.
Ten high school seniors in Oskaloosa, Iowa are earning graduation credits by solving actual problems for local businesses while learning workplace skills employers desperately need. The Innovation Hub connects students with companies that get real solutions while teens master everything from professional emails to confident handshakes.
In rural Howard County, Iowa, 147 wind turbines generate enough electricity for 50,000 homes while pumping millions into schools, roads, and struggling family farms. This is how one county turned steady prairie winds into a financial lifeline.
A high school runner who barely qualified for state as a freshman just broke her third school record at one of America's most prestigious track meets. Emma Chesterman's four-year transformation shows what dedication can build.
Oskaloosa High School moved students out of traditional classrooms and into a downtown workspace where they tackle real business projects and discover their futures. The Innovation Hub lets teens make mistakes, build confidence, and test career paths before graduation.
Denis Glynn started working in his high school kitchen as a special education student in 1976. Five decades later at age 71, he's still showing up every day and treating everyone like family.
Plainfield High School and Plainfield Academy for the Arts just earned a global honor held by only 1,100 schools worldwide. Students are now using technology to create podcasts, compose music, and solve real-world problems in ways that prepare them for tomorrow's challenges.
A California middle school has been officially recognized as one of the state's top educational institutions for 2026. Castaic Middle School earned the prestigious California Distinguished School award for its exceptional student achievement and campus-wide excellence.
Iowa City Community School District just transformed a former ACT building into a hub where students can explore careers, launch ideas, and dream bigger. Three programs under one roof are giving kids hands-on access to their futures.
Westerfield College just became the first fully African-owned school to open a campus in the United Kingdom. Back home in Lagos, the governor announced 36 new schools coming soon to expand educational access for every child.
High schooler Ava Smid turned a four-point deficit into a championship berth with six points in 14 seconds through grit and hustle. Her performance sealed one of the most dramatic finishes in Iowa high school basketball history.
Young athletes from Hi-Line High School broke three school records at a single track meet Tuesday, with performances that rewrote their school's record books. The breakthrough day showcased years of training paying off for the small-school competitors.
When the federal government ended its 43-year Blue Ribbon Schools program, Minnesota refused to let eight exceptional schools go unrecognized. The state created its own awards to celebrate schools excelling in student achievement and closing gaps between student groups.
More than 407,000 Florida students are thriving in charter schools that just earned some of the state's highest academic marks. The latest results show charter schools outpacing traditional public schools, with 61% earning an "A" grade compared to 48% statewide.
Three schools in California's Tahoe Truckee Unified School District just earned the state's highest honors for academic excellence and innovative student support. One school's wolf documentary even scored an invitation to an international film festival.
City High's Rachel Haack just broke her own school shot put record with a stunning 45-9¼ throw, ranking third in the state. The best part? This Colorado State commit says she's only getting started.
Cora Schut, a high school wrestler from Sioux Center, Iowa, has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship created specifically for adopted athletes who share a love of wrestling. The award honors Brian Keck, an Ohio state champion who was adopted at 15 and dedicated his life to creating opportunities for young wrestlers.
A high school track star shattered two school records at a single meet, proving that small schools can produce extraordinary talent. Lexie Dinkel's performance earned her athlete of the week honors and inspired her entire community.
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