The Des Moines School district hires Ian Roberts as its first Black superintendent
The state’s largest school district, Des Moines, hires its first Black superintendent. He’ll begin on July 1.
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Congratulations to Drake University’s John Dee Bright College graduate, Abena Imhotep
Black Iowa News would like to congratulate all the graduates of 2023 — and one special graduate we wrote about in 2021.
‘Color of Justice’ promotes legal careers to underserved Des Moines students
Underserved Des Moines high school students attended the Color of Justice event at Drake University Law School.
Iowa legislature approves controversial education spending bill, allowing use of state money for private schools
After a contentious battle, the Iowa Legislature has passed education reform, allowing state money to be used at private schools.
Deadline approaching for Bank of America’s paid student internship
Bank of America is accepting applications for its Student Leaders internship program open to Des Moines high school juniors and seniors.
‘Not about public versus private schools,’ Gov. Kim Reynolds pushes ‘School Choice” bill during Condition of the State address
Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered the 2023 Condition of the State Address on Jan. 10 from the Iowa State Capitol. Reynolds praised the state’s “strong foundation,” before announcing her education reform plans.
Des Moines’ East High School auditorium named for Black Iowa educator, State Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines
Longtime educator and legislator Ruth Ann Gaines was honored Sunday inside the East High School auditorium named for her.
Johnston parent group conducts survey, hosts listening session, panel to improve school equity
Johnston parents working for equity and anti-racism will host events for students, parents and community members to be heard.
Black Iowa Mom worries after 8-year-old called racial slurs, bullied at elementary school
The mom has complained to Maquoketa Community School district officials but said the abuse is still happening to her 3rd-grader. A school official said the district is handling the situation.
