An earlier generation was dismayed to learn that there were perhaps as many as six Lassies. And of course there are legions earning a living impersonating Elvis. But who knew how many Houdinis and Cleopatras and Ben Franklins …

Central Campus is preparing for a “Block Party,” a week-long celebration of their renovated facilities as well as their world-class educational programs. An array of activities, demonstrations, events and tours are scheduled for throughout the week. Central Campus is …

In the cafeteria adjacent to the Student Commons at Lincoln High School, Foodservice Manager Lisa Foubert and her staff cranked out 515 meals at lunchtime on Tuesday. After filling up on walking tacos and similar fare, some 75 …

Can doors slam open? Last night at Hoyt Sherman Place a bold bunch of DMPS students charged out of their comfort zones at the first annual Des Moines Teen Poetry Slam, the latest groundbreaking event under the auspices …

The following article by Vinh Nguyen, ELL program supervisor for Des Moines Public Schools, was published as a guest editorial by the Des Moines Register on Wednesday, April 3, 2013: Iowa schools help non-English-speaking students succeed in the …