As usual despite the analogous ‘fire hose water velocity’ of today’s contemporary local and state news, Laura Belin delivers such a comprehensive analyses.
What I find fascinating about the whole Roberts’ hire, arrest, and subsequent detainment was the timing. Why now? Did the Governor know something but held back till a politically sensitive time was slated (I.e. the $265 million bond issue). Also the U.S. Congressional delegation (especially Nunn (IA-#3) has been quick to demonize and judge DMPS and yet he has offered no indication of reconciling differences with DMPS schools board. Nor has he or the Governor offered solutions on how they can help the kids of DMPS. It appears multiple states where he previously worked were also hoodwinked by Roberts’ outward charisma and this obfuscation of his citizenship and curriculum vitae discrepancies.
Thank you, Laura. You are an amazing journalist for this state. How lucky we are to have your journalistic skills and comprehensive analysis.
Thanks, Laura, for your usual thorough reporting. As a citizen of Des Moines, a strong supporter of the DMPS and its board, and the great job Ian Roberts has done for the DMPS since he arrived, I am very sad. The reporting at this point seems to give Roberts high marks at all the schools he has led. It makes me very sad that our immigration system is such that someone with his gifts for leadership and teaching haven't provided a way for someone who is a constructive member of our society to be able to gain legal status.
I find it interesting that the DM school board is going to use E-verify. This reminded me of Molly Tibbetts. This was brought to the forefront a bit when Yarrabee Farms said they do not use it which is not illegal in Iowa but has been debated in the past. Yarrabee Farms said it was more important to grieve at the time and that was for future discussion which so far has never happened. Two examples of this type of check maybe not perfect, but better than nothing. Apparently cost is an issue. Really?
As usual despite the analogous ‘fire hose water velocity’ of today’s contemporary local and state news, Laura Belin delivers such a comprehensive analyses.
What I find fascinating about the whole Roberts’ hire, arrest, and subsequent detainment was the timing. Why now? Did the Governor know something but held back till a politically sensitive time was slated (I.e. the $265 million bond issue). Also the U.S. Congressional delegation (especially Nunn (IA-#3) has been quick to demonize and judge DMPS and yet he has offered no indication of reconciling differences with DMPS schools board. Nor has he or the Governor offered solutions on how they can help the kids of DMPS. It appears multiple states where he previously worked were also hoodwinked by Roberts’ outward charisma and this obfuscation of his citizenship and curriculum vitae discrepancies.
Thank you, Laura. You are an amazing journalist for this state. How lucky we are to have your journalistic skills and comprehensive analysis.
Thanks Laura for keeping us updated and in the know.
Thanks, Laura, for your usual thorough reporting. As a citizen of Des Moines, a strong supporter of the DMPS and its board, and the great job Ian Roberts has done for the DMPS since he arrived, I am very sad. The reporting at this point seems to give Roberts high marks at all the schools he has led. It makes me very sad that our immigration system is such that someone with his gifts for leadership and teaching haven't provided a way for someone who is a constructive member of our society to be able to gain legal status.
I find it interesting that the DM school board is going to use E-verify. This reminded me of Molly Tibbetts. This was brought to the forefront a bit when Yarrabee Farms said they do not use it which is not illegal in Iowa but has been debated in the past. Yarrabee Farms said it was more important to grieve at the time and that was for future discussion which so far has never happened. Two examples of this type of check maybe not perfect, but better than nothing. Apparently cost is an issue. Really?
My understanding is they said they are in conversations about using it. Not that they have agreed to use it.
Thanks for the correction