Congratulations and good luck to DMPS maestros representing Lincoln, North and Roosevelt high schools who were accepted into the All-State orchestra and chorus! They were all invited to participate in the annual All-State Music Festival on the campus …

For the third year in a row, two of Iowa’s finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are from Des Moines Public Schools. Molly Sweeney and Jessica Watson – both teachers at the …

The sign in the front lawn was just a hint at what was in store this morning at Studebaker Elementary School. It read simply: Thank You Veterans. The overflowing parking lot was another clue. Inside were pancakes and …

Tragic incidents like the recent one at a suburban Seattle school understandably and rightfully command a lot of attention. But one of the overlooked casualties they inflict is reinforcement of a distorted mindset about American schools. It is …

These days technology has made it possible for just about anyone to be in the movies. Kids play filmmaker like past generations played sandlot games. But only a select few high school students produce work that’s screened at …