Des Moines Public Schools

The Become Here Project

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Welcome to The Become Here Project: A Des Moines Public Schools Podcast. Tune in here for the latest and greatest stories and conversations regarding the largest provider of public education in Iowa. Our diverse community consists of more than 30,000 students and nearly 5,000 teachers and staff working in more than 60 schools in Iowa's capital city. Thank you for your interest in DMPS, an enriched school district that’s proud of its past and prepared for the future.

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5. Virtual Campus for Iowa Students 01.12.2023 23:10

What is Virtual Campus? How does it work? Would it be a good fit for your Iowa high school student? Learn the answers to these questions by listening in as Amanda Lewis speaks with Virtual Campus Interim Principal Praveen Bannikatti, Associate Principal Tori Rabe, and Nadia Powell, a senior at Virtual Campus. See more of Iowa's Best Accredited Virtual High School: virtualcampus.dmschools.org C...

4. Homeless Awareness Week 02.11.2023 19:26

Ahead of Des Moines Public Schools Homeless Awareness Week, Amanda Lewis speaks with DMPS Homeless Liaison, Lyn Wilson, and Elementary School SUCCESS Case Manager, Lisa Beving. Click on this link to learn more and connect with DMPS Homeless Services .

3. Mediacom Stadium Update 02.10.2023 12:46

Ahead of the October 12th ribbon-cutting ceremony at the brand new Mediacom Stadium, we check in with Director of Operations Dave Berger and Director of Activities and Community Education Jason Allen to hear what the new Des Moines Home Field means for the DMPS community. Learn more about the stadium at: https://www.dmschools.org/stadium/

2. School Meals and the Benefits of Preschool 05.09.2023 29:43

This is a two-for-one episode as we learn more about what it takes to nourish more than 30,000 DMPS students, and why preschool is an indicator for lifetime success. For more preschool information, visit: https://preschool.dmschools.org/ Learn more about our legislative initiatives by visiting: https://www.dmschools.org/community-legislative-action-team/ Featured guests in this episode: DMPS Direc...

1. Welcome DMPS Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts 04.08.2023 21:38

Listen in as Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts shares his journey that lead him to Des Moines Public Schools and see what his markers of a successful superintendency means for the future. Learn how his mother influenced his character and academic pursuits, and how his athletic achievements reached as far as the Olympics.

Introducing The Become Here Project 01.07.2023 1:19

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