BOHLKEN: The not-so-obvious lessons of the Ian Roberts scandal

Evans: Des Moines Public School scandal should teach government boards 4 lessons

The lesson of the hot stove emerged again last month. That is the lesson toddlers learn early and smart ones retain for a lifetime. Touch something hot and you know not to touch it again. Educator Ian Roberts delivered a new rendition of the lesson over the past fortnight. Time will tell whether government officials take to heart the learning moment offered by the Roberts train wreck. You may...

BOHLKEN: The not-so-obvious lessons of the Ian Roberts scandal

Ian Roberts, Superintendent of the Des Moines Public School System, was arrested, on September 26, 2025, by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pursuant to a 2024 final deportation order.  He has since resigned his position as Superintendent and faces federal criminal charges. There are obvious lessons to be learned from the Ian Roberts scandal.  For example, all school districts in Iowa should be required by law to use E-Verify, the syste…