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DES MOINES, Iowa — On Tuesday, hundreds of students walked out of middle and high schools across the city to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s detention of Ian Andre Roberts, the now-former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district. In the afternoon, several dozen students gathered at the State Capitol, calling for Roberts’ release from the Sioux City jail where …

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation. Ian Roberts, who immigration authorities say was living and working in the U.S. illegally and …

‘Sad and troubling end’: DMPS board votes to accept resignation of Superintendent Ian Roberts  KCCI Des Moines superintendent detained by ICE resigns from his position  CNN Des Moines superintendent did not receive the doctoral degree he frequently claimed  The Des Moines Register Grassley seeks answers from DHS following ICE arrest  KCRG Department of Justice questions Des Moines school district’s hiring policies  KWWL Source link

Ian Roberts, Arrested by ICE, Plans to Resign as Schools Superintendent in Iowa  The New York Times Ian Roberts did not receive the doctoral degree he frequently claimed  The Des Moines Register Iowa school superintendent resigns after ICE arrest rocks Des Moines district  Fox News Iowa’s largest school district places superintendent arrested by ICE on unpaid leave  CNN Justice Department launches investigation into Des …

Dr. Ian Roberts’ license revoked by Iowa Board of Educational Examiners  WHO13.com Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts’ Iowa administrator license revoked after ICE arrest  The Des Moines Register Des Moines Public School Board votes to place Superintendent detained by ICE on administrative leave  KCRG Des Moines Schools Superintendent Arrested By ICE Is Placed on Leave  The New York Times ICE arrests leader of Iowa’s …

(L-R) Michael Cavanagh, then-chief financial officer of Comcast, talks with Brian Roberts, chief executive officer of Comcast, as they arrive for the annual Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference, July 9, 2019 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Drew Angerer | Getty Images Comcast announced Monday it’s named Mike Cavanagh as co-CEO alongside longtime leader Brian Roberts, starting in January. Cavanagh, who …

A year into his tenure as superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, former Olympian Ian Roberts made headlines when – in a maroon three-piece suit, candy cane striped bow tie and matching Nike Air Force 1 sneakers – he ran a 100-meter dash against some of his elementary school students. An 11-year-old crossed the finish line a few steps ahead …

Des Moines Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts Detained by ICE, Officials Say  The New York Times ICE arrests superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools in Iowa  CNN Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts arrested by ICE  The Des Moines Register ICE arrests top educator at Iowa’s largest school district  BBC Iowa school superintendent arrested by ICE, facing prior weapons charges, allegedly found with loaded …

The superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools — Iowa’s largest school district – was detained Friday morning by immigration agents, according to the Department of Homeland Security, which said the educator was in the country illegally and had existing weapon possession charges. Superintendent Ian Roberts – an educator with decades of experience who previously competed as an Olympic athlete – …

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Federal immigration agents arrested the leader of Iowa’s largest school district Friday in a targeted enforcement action that shocked students and educators. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement called Des Moines Public School Superintendent Ian Roberts a “criminal alien,” saying he was in the country illegally and had no work authorization. Roberts, who is from Guyana …