Meredith Middle School 8th grader Sean Houchins-McCallum reported to school as usual Thursday morning, but the rest of the day was decidedly UNusual. First of all, he was included in the building’s morning announcements, which made a point …
For the past few years, Des Moines Public Schools has been undergoing a continuous improvement effort to both improve performance and increase efficiency. Part of that effort has been implementing a Lean culture where an organization’s leadership supports and …
Wednesdays are early dismissal days at Des Moines Public Schools to accommodate regular professional development for teachers. But more than 90 elementary teachers around the district have been staying after school too this year to enrich their math …
No classes all this week at Des Moines Public Schools during Spring Break, but DMPS wasn’t entirely idle. While many students and staff took the opportunity to enjoy vacations and staycations, many also participated in edu-cations during a week away from …
Twenty-two students from the five Turnaround Arts schools at DMPS were in Washington, DC March 9-13. They participated in the Turnaround Arts Talent Show, presented at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. DMPS photographer Jon Lemon went …
