SAI Connect
October 2025 Edition
SAI monthly newsletter formerly known as the SAI Report.
- Feature Article by Laine Buck — SAI Announces New Campaign "The Iowa Way: Strong Schools, Stronger Communities"
- Legislative Notes from Dave Daughton
- It's Been SAId Podcast — SAI's New Chatbot: Your Teacher Evaluation Partner
- Upcoming Events
- Representative Council Meeting Summary
- In Memoriam
- Legal Vortex with Matt Carver: Where Does the Line for Public Employee Speech Get Drawn?
- Leadership Life Fit with Dr. Dana Schon: Title HereREMINDERS/HIGHLIGHTS
At the third annual Day on the Hill hosted by Iowa's AEAs, IASB, and SAI, we're shining a spotlight on the incredible programs, student achievements, and creative initiatives happening across the state.
The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 17. Selected districts will exhibit in the Capitol rotunda on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
Iowa Events Center, Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
Des Moines, IA
On behalf of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the Iowa Department of Education, you are invited to the 2025 Iowa STEM Summit. The 2025 theme, Accelerating Innovation, will be showcased through a full day of engaging keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions and networking opportunities to share best practices and hear from leaders who are advancing STEM education and artificial intelligence (AI) along with the technologies to support it.
We are also excited to share that this year’s featured keynote speaker is Jay Flores, a Global STEM Ambassador, founder of Invent The Change, and author of the bilingual STEM children’s book, Engineer Someday!
Cost: FREE, but registration required to order adequate food and materials.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025