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Event Location: Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
January 25, 2025
Families in Iowa have more choices for their children’s education than ever before! Parents: learn more about the different K–12 education options available for your kids at the Des Moines School Fair on January 25th 2025, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, at the Iowa State Fair Grounds.
At the school fair, you’ll have the chance to meet representatives from traditional public, public charter, public magnet, private, faith-based, online, home, and nontraditional schooling options, and have your questions answered.
The Des Moines School Fair is hosted by the Iowa Alliance for Choice in Education in collaboration with the National School Choice Awareness Foundation. It’s family-friendly, free to attend, and will include complimentary food, a balloon artist, and face painters. RSVP today!
Questions? Trish Wilger at TWilger@iowaace.org
Visit our website at DesMoinesSchoolFair.com
Event Category: Other
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