The Kansas State Department of Education says the standard of education in Iola is excellent. The Iola school district earned 19 Standard of Excellence honors for academic performance — 10 in reading, eight in math and one in science — during the 2010-2011 school year.
USD 257 Superintendent of Schools Brian Pekarek said achieving Standard of Excellence (SOE) in key learning areas like math and reading speaks to the hard work and dedication Iola teachers commit every day.
“I know our teachers are doing everything possible that they can do to educate our kids in…
Iola gets state nod for school standards
