Des Moines Public Schools launches huge plan to reshape district. Some schools will close.
Reimagining Education aims to reshape the district over the next 10 years and is part of a larger move by officials to overhaul Des Moines schools in the face of declining enrollment and the need to improve students' academic outcomes.
Des Moines schools plans building closures, restructuring
Des Moines Public Schools plans to dramatically reshape over the next decade, including repurposing school buildings and closing some entirely. Why it matters: The district faces declining enrollment,
Des Moines Schools’ ‘Reimagining Education’ proposal presented to school board
Some changes could be coming to school grade levels at Des Moines Public Schools. The district’s Reimagining Education proposal was unveiled at Tuesday night’s school board meeting. Under the plan, kindergarten through sixth-grade students would attend elementary school.
Des Moines Prep to open in East Village this year. Get an early look at the charter school
Des Moines Prep, a public charter high school coming to Des Moines ' East Village, is officially taking applications for classes this fall — and giving an early look at its planned facilities.
Around Iowa: Des Moines Public Schools may close buildings amid restructuring
The Des Moines Public Schools is looking to address declining enrollment and increasingly diverse student populations with am ambitious plan to transform Iowa’s largest school district.
Des Moines Public Schools shares vision of the district's future
As part of this year's State of the Schools event Tuesday, Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts, along with other DMPS leaders, shared details of the 10-year plan with the community, which includes a $500 million bond referendum to fund facility construction and updates.
3 takeaways from Des Moines Roosevelt's win over East in Iowa high school basketball
Des Moines Roosevelt put an unrecognizable starting lineup on the court against Des Moines East on Friday. Instead of his ...
Snow storm causes crashes on roadways, officials say
Snow storm causes crashes on roadways, officials say ...
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Avenue Scholars bridges gap between school and work
Before Danny Lindaman could begin his apprenticeship as an electrician, he needed about $400 worth of tools and gear used in ...
Roosevelt High's historic synchronized swimming club celebrates 99 years of tradition
The Roosevelt Sharks, the nation's longest-running synchronized swimming club, is celebrating 99 years of aquatic artistry.
Kids take advantage of snow day to sled at the State Capitol
We captured video Wednesday morning of an SUV spinning out on I-235 near Roosevelt High School in Des Moines. Though it looks ...
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High Schools in Des Moines Independent Community School District
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VIDEO: SUV spins out on snowy I-235 Wednesday morning
We captured video Wednesday morning of an SUV spinning out on I-235 near Roosevelt High School in Des Moines. Though it looks ...