The College of Education produces scholars and leaders in teaching, counseling, psychology, higher education, assessment, and more. Our programs are led by world-class experts in a diverse range of fields and disciplines.

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# 1

College of Education in Iowa (U.S. News & World Report)

Top-Ranked College of Education in Iowa

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93 %

job/graduate school placement rate
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# 46

Best public university in the country (U.S. News & World Report)

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Research

Katharine Broton discusses her research on food insecurity. 

Jonathan Templin speaks about adaptive assessment.

News

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2024-2025 Annual Report

In this edition of the Iowa Education magazine, you’ll learn how College of Education faculty, staff, students, and alumni are impacting Iowa and the nation by advancing education, expanding access to mental health care, and strengthening Iowa’s workforce.

Ben Smith, Elementary Education program alumnus

Cooperating teachers: creating opportunities for essential mentorship

Mentors participating in the College of Education’s Cooperating Teachers program provide valuable guidance to future educators, helping them develop instructional strategies while refining their individual teaching styles and classroom management.

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Into the Wild

UI WILD Director Karen Allen reflects on her first six months on the job and expresses what she envisions for the future of these outdoor programs.

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UI REACH

UI REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) is a comprehensive transition program for students ages 18-25 years old with intellectual, cognitive, and learning disabilities.

UI REACH

Events

My Reading Lesson Is Being Observed Today?!

Friday, December 5, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

Please register here for My Reading Lesson Is Being Observed Today?!

During this webinar, learn how to build a positive culture around fidelity monitoring with IRRC Research Fellow Seth King.

(BTLC Credits: Dyslexia, IS)

Webinar Details

When: Friday, December 5, Noon-1pm

Where: Online

BTLC Credits: Dyslexia, IS

Presenter: Dr. Seth King, IRRC Research Fellow

Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology Design Expo and Symposium

Friday, December 5, 2025 2:00pm to 4:00pm
University of Iowa
Have you ever wanted to learn how, when, or why people learn both in and outside of school?

Now is your chance to find out the latest in design and context during our bi-annual LSEP design expo and symposium event!

Graduate students in the LSEP will present their design posters and research talks
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College of Education Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Thursday, December 18, 2025 4:00pm
Hancher Auditorium

College of Education Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters to recognize all of the graduating Teacher Education Program students.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

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