Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts Resigns Amidst Immigration Controversy, Federal Investigation
Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts Resigns Amidst Immigration Controversy, Federal Investigation The Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) board has officially accepted the resignation of Superintendent Ian Roberts, following a tumultuous period marked by his detainment by immigration authorities and a looming deportation challenge. The board’s unanimous vote on Tuesday came just hours after Roberts submitted his resignation, stating he did not want to distract the district from its educational mission. Roberts, a Guyana native and former Olympic runner, was detained…