Hubbell Elementary School began February by ringing in Black History Month with an assembly in the gym that included the sounds of Roosevelt High School’s Bridges 2 Harmony gospel choir. Wednesday morning the Hawks punctuated their celebration with a parade …

The Iowa Senate is considering a bill (SF2359) to end voluntary diversity plans for school districts. The move could dramatically impact the quality of education in Des Moines, and should be on every parent’s radar. The end of diversity plans …

When Superintendent Tom Ahart was asked to host the inaugural Capital City Pride Gala last Friday night, he didn’t realize there was a surprise in store for him. When it came time to announce the awards, Dr. Ahart …

Members of the DMPS Community Legislative Action Team spent February 21 at the Iowa State Capitol. At a time when public education is under-funded, and even under attack, by too many elected officials, this delegation of parents, students, …