Edited release
07/08/25
The Iowa Department of Education has announced its new, statewide partnership with National Math Stars, a program dedicated to supporting mathematically extraordinary students. The Department identified third graders who scored in the top 2% on the mathematics Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress this spring, representing all student groups.
In a release announcing the partnership, Iowa Department of Education Director McKenzie Snow said, “Through this groundbreaking partnership, Iowa’s National Math Stars will start as rising fourth graders in a fully funded program tailored to their strengths and interests through twelfth grade.”
Supports include a dedicated family advisor, free weekly math mentoring, advanced technology and educational resources, pathway exploration and counseling, STEM summer experiences, family and community events, and more. All National Math Stars have a budget that provides individualized support aligned to their learning and financial needs, which may total more than $100,000 in philanthropic support for a student.
The applicants, who attend 295 unique elementary schools across Iowa, will now be considered for the free, 10-year enrichment program. National Math Stars will notify the families and publicly announce all 2025 National Math Stars on Aug. 15, 2025.
More information about National Math Stars is available at www.nationalmathstars.org.