New Elementary Effort Uses Art to Improve Reading, Writing
Students in Ms. Schroeder’s class at the Downtown School gathered in a semi-circle for a story on Wednesday morning. The book was Charlie Parker Played Bebop, a fun and fanciful tale of the great jazz saxophonist. But this …
Central Campus Rifle Team Wins in 2023 Iowa Junior Olympics
The wins keep on coming for the Central Campus Marine Corps JROTC rifle team! Gunnery Sgt. Michael Gettler, Marine Instructor and Rifle Team Coach, gives us an update on the 2023 Iowa Junior Olympics and the American Legion …
Teachers and Students Provide Curriculum Feedback to IM
Des Moines Public Schools teachers and students had the unique opportunity to provide direct feedback to the authors of the math curriculum they’re using in classes. Illustrative Mathematics (IM) chose to visit DMPS to learn how the math …