Stories & Spotlights
Meet the Iowa Science Teacher Who Runs Class From an Ice...
Every spring, the same question pops up in Jason Hoff’s chat window: Are you doing maple […]
IAVA Student Shines in the 2025 K12 Writing Competition
At Iowa Virtual Academy, creativity is part of everyday learning—and this year, our students took it […]
IAVA Student Shines in the 2026 K12 Talent Showdown
Big talent. Big stage. Big moment! We’re thrilled to celebrate our incredible student finalist who is […]
How IAVA Helps Students Connect Beyond the Screen
On a bright fall morning at Big Creek State Park, the chatter of kids carries across […]
IAVA Adopts a 4-Day School Week
Starting this fall, Iowa Virtual Academy (IAVA) is aligning with our authorizer, Clayton Ridge Community School […]
Kenyon’s Comeback: A High School Sports Story
Kenyon was looking forward to his sophomore football season. He was spending long hours at practice, […]
How Two IAVA Educators Build Real Connections in Virtual...
Renee Mente and Karen Zuercher pay attention to the kinds of things that don’t always make […]
How IAVA Teachers Are Striking a Chord During Music in Our...
Becky Carlyle believes every student has music in them, whether they know it yet or not. […]
Youth Arts Month at IAVA: Where Students Find Their Voice
Taylor Honeck remembers how it felt to step into her first year teaching at Iowa Virtual […]
IAVA’s Culinary Club: Cooking Up Real-World Skills in a...
Even though Iowa Virtual Academy (IAVA) students learn from home, we’re always looking for ways to […]