The Des Moines Public School Board voted unanimously to change the way members are elected by choosing a new district map that better represents the public high schools. By Becca Mataloni | Drake University Des Moines, Iowa (Oct. 18, 2011) – On Sept. 13, voters approved a ballot measure that requires...

With little time to spare, the Des Moines school board, made up of three new and four veteran members, have to make some changes. Within 40 days, the board must partition the district into four sections and on Sept. 27 will decide how to phase in the new representatives from each section. The sections...

The Des Moines school board will have a new look after three new members were elected Tuesday By David Johnson  |  Drake University Des Moines, Iowa (Sept. 15, 2011) – One incumbent and three newcomers earned seats on the Des Moines school board Tuesday evening. Cindy Elsbernd, Pat Sweeney, and...

by Ann Schnoebelen Fernando C. likes his science classes at Moulton Extended Learning Center. The talkative 10-year-old murmurs excitedly with his friends about playing soccer. He and his buddies collapse in giggles when their after-school instructor raises her eyebrows and reminds them to behave. But...

Supporters show school district what it needs to keep. Des Moines, Iowa – Roosevelt High School parents, students and supporters protested the Des Moines School Board’s staffing changes this afternoon outside of Des Moines Public School headquarters on Walnut Street at 1:30 p.m. Members...

Des Moines, Iowa – The clattering sound of metal hitting metal echoes in the small gymnasium at Hubbell Elementary School on 42nd Street in Des Moines, Iowa. Sixteen students scramble to get their instruments out of their cases. The teacher sets up music stands in a semi-circle in the middle of the...