His detention shocked the Des Moines community, where he had led the public schools since 2023, following years of experience in education across multiple cities. The school board placed Roberts on ...

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Lawyers for the Des Moines public schools leader detained by immigration authorities have asked an immigration court to put deportation proceedings on hold. Attorney Alfredo Parrish said his law firm ...

On May 16, 2023, the Des Moines, Iowa, School Board hired Ian Roberts to be its new superintendent. Roberts, the first African American ever chosen to run the city's schools, formally began the job on ...

Superintendent Ian Roberts resigns from Des Moines Public Schools following ICE arrest, revelations he lacked valid Iowa license and work authorization.

The arrest of Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts by ICE has left many throughout Iowa and beyond puzzled. Here's a timeline.

The Des Moines school board will meet to place Dr. Ian Roberts on unpaid leave Monday following the board decision, as required by state law.

Ian Roberts, who went from Millcreek School District to Des Moines Public Schools, has resigned as he fights deportation order in Iowa.

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley is seeking answers from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on questions related to the Sept. 26 arrest of Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools.

"Dr. Roberts does not want to distract the Board, educators, and staff from focusing on educating DMPS's students," a letter from his attorney reads.