Tag: Des Moines Public Schools
Iowa GOP senators ask Auditor Rob Sand to audit Des Moines school district
Auditor of State Rob Sand speaks at a press conference on Jan. 30, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the…
Iowa school district sues search firm that vetted superintendent arrested by ICE last week
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's largest school district said they filed a lawsuit Friday against the consulting…
MIT and George Washington dispute Ian Roberts’ claims about academic credentials, honors
DES MOINES — More universities have denied claims from Des Moines Public Schools' former superintendent about his education…
Des Moines superintendent detained by ICE resigns from his position
Ian Roberts, the leader of Des Moines’ schools who was detained by immigration agents last week, is resigning,…
US Justice Department probes Des Moines schools for race-based hiring practices
By Jasper WardWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Tuesday that it had launched an investigation…
Iowa revokes license of schools superintendent arrested by ICE, saying he is in US illegally
A state agency revoked the professional license of the leader of Iowa’s largest school district on Monday, days…
Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts’ Iowa administrator license revoked after ICE arrest
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners has revoked the administrator license of embattled Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent…
Who is Ian Roberts, the Iowa school superintendent accused by ICE of being in the US illegally?
A year into his tenure as superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, former Olympian Ian Roberts made headlines…
Gov. Reynolds, Iowa politicians issue statements after ICE detainment of Des Moines superintendent
DES MOINES, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds and other Iowa politicians have released statements following the detainment of…
Iowa GOP lawmakers call for Des Moines probe after Superintendent Ian Roberts’ ICE arrest
Iowa Republican lawmakers on the state House Government Oversight Committee are taking steps to probe Des Moines Public…
Superintendent of Iowa’s largest district remains in U.S. after ICE arrest, attorney says
Des Moines attorney Alfredo Parrish spoke with Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts on Saturday morning, Sept.…
ICE arrests superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district
The superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools — Iowa’s largest school district – was detained Friday morning by…