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

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LivingWorks safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training

Monday, November 17, 2025 8:30am to 12:30pm
Blank Honors Center
LivingWorks safeTALK training prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections. The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support.
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Supporting Students Through Grief and Loss

Monday, November 17, 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
Grief affects students in many ways. This webinar helps K–12 educators recognize the different ways grief may appear and offers practical strategies to provide meaningful support and coping skills to students experiencing loss.
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Educator Wellbeing: Skills for Empowerment

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 4:00pm to 4:50pm
Virtual
During this webinar, K-12 educators will learn skills to support well-being and prevent burnout. Participants will learn how to apply skills in the following areas: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotion regulation.

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