Iowa's Everyday Heroes
Public education is powered by everyday heroes—teachers, paraeducators, bus drivers, custodians, nutrition staff, administrators, school board members, volunteers, parents, and countless others who show up for students every single day.
Iowa's Everyday Heroes is a statewide storytelling initiative designed to help Iowa school districts celebrate the people who make their schools and communities stronger every day. IASB provides the tools, resources, and platform. Districts provide the stories.
Together, we'll build public appreciation for public education by sharing authentic stories that highlight the people behind student success.
This campaign, toolkit, and templates are designed for IASB member districts.
Toolkit
On this page you'll find ready-to-use resources to make participation easy. Whether you share one story or many, every story helps showcase the extraordinary people who make Iowa's public schools and communities stronger. #IAEdHeroes
IASB will help amplify these stories across the state, creating a powerful collection of authentic examples that celebrate public education and the people who make it possible.
Communication Templates
- Newsletter Article
- Press Release
- Online Hero Nomination Forms
- Advocacy Letter
- Storytelling Calendar
- Recognition Ideas
Share Your Hero Today!
Pick your color and download any template you'd like to use. We want to hear and share your heroes with you so all we ask is that you use #IAEdHeroes.
Custom Poster Template
Iowa's Everyday Heroes Poster Templates
Use our Canva template under"Share Your Hero Today!" to create a poster. Pick your district color and add in your photos!
Don't forget to add #IAEdHeroes to your post so we can share your hero across Iowa!
Special thanks to Des Moines Public Schools and Gilbert Community School District for use of their student photos
Share Your Everyday Heroes
Post to whatever social media platform(s) your district already uses. Tag IASB and use:
#IAEdHeroes
We'll help amplify your district's stories across Iowa.
Iowa's Everyday Heroes Introduction Video
Iowa's Everyday Heroes—Brand Guideline
Need access to the logo? Trying to find the correct hex code? Use the drop-down menu to find all the information you need for branding. Contact Jen Woodley or Devanne Metzger if you have any questions!
Social Media Templates
Use our Canva template under"Share Your Hero Today!" to create a social media graphic. Pick your district color, add in your photos, and finish by adding your district logo!
Don't forget to add #IAEdHeroes to your post so we can share your hero across Iowa!
Special thanks to Des Moines Public Schools for use of their photos!
(Social Media Template shown is an example)
Certificates
Simply pick your district color, add in the name(s), and finish by adding your community school logo! All certificate templates will be found in district colors within the table!
Don't forget to add #IAEdHeroes to your post so we can share your hero across Iowa!
(Certificate shown is an example)
6000 Grand Ave., Ste. A
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 288-1991
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