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Ian Roberts, former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was arrested by ICE in September 2025 for being in the U.S. illegally and possessing firearms, leading to his resignation and ongoing investigations into his hiring and background.
The DHS revealed that Ian Andre Roberts, who was serving as a school superintendent in Iowa, has a long criminal history and was arrested for possessing firearms and illegal alien status, raising concerns about background checks for public officials.
Ian Roberts, the former superintendent of Des Moines public schools, resigned amid challenges to his deportation order after being detained by immigration authorities; his legal team is working to halt his deportation while questions about his immigration status and legal proceedings remain unresolved.
The superintendent of Des Moines public schools, Ian Roberts, was arrested by ICE due to immigration issues and has had his education license revoked by Iowa officials. Roberts, a Guyana native, was detained for having a final removal order and no work authorization, and was found with a loaded handgun. The school district has placed him on administrative leave while they review the situation, amid questions about his citizenship and legal ability to serve as superintendent.
The superintendent of Des Moines schools, Ian Roberts, was placed on leave after being detained by ICE for allegedly being in the U.S. illegally, despite prior background checks indicating he was a U.S. citizen. The district is reviewing its hiring procedures amid the incident.
Ryan Walters, Oklahoma's controversial school superintendent known for promoting Bibles and prayer in public schools, is resigning to become CEO of the conservative nonprofit Teacher Freedom Alliance, after facing criticism from both liberals and conservatives.
A Wisconsin school superintendent, Rainey Briggs, obtained a restraining order against Matthew Eddy, a parent who interrupted a high school graduation ceremony by pushing Briggs to prevent him from shaking hands with Eddy's daughter. Eddy was cited for disorderly conduct, and the incident is under investigation. The school district condemned the behavior and emphasized the importance of safety for its employees.
Baraboo, Wisconsin, School Superintendent Rainey Briggs is seeking a restraining order against Matthew Eddy, a parent who interrupted a graduation ceremony by pushing Briggs away from his daughter. A temporary order has been issued, and a hearing is set for June 14. The incident has highlighted ongoing tensions within the school district, including a recall effort against the School Board President and various administrative complaints.
After the death of 16-year-old nonbinary student Nex Benedict, Oklahoma school superintendent Ryan Walters defended his strict gender policies, stating that there are only two genders as created by God and that nonbinary or transgender people do not exist. Despite accusations of fostering dangerous intolerance within public schools, Walters remains firm in his views, asserting that Oklahoma schools will not allow students to use preferred names or pronouns that differ from their birth sex.
California's state superintendent of schools, Tony Thurmond, was kicked out of a board meeting after opposing a district's policy that requires teachers to notify parents of students who identify as transgender. Thurmond argued that the policy may put students at risk and violate privacy and safety laws. He clashed with a district official, Sonja Shaw, who blamed him for the situation. The school board voted in favor of the policy, and Thurmond was escorted out of the meeting when he exceeded his speaking time. Thurmond criticized the board as "extremists" and questioned how parents and students could have their voices heard if he, as the superintendent, was silenced.
Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent Addison Davis has announced his resignation after leading the district for three years. Davis was hired to guide the district through its debt and the COVID-19 pandemic. His last day will be on July 14. The Hillsborough school board was due to vote on a change to school boundaries that would impact 15,000 students.
Michael Stevens, a Texas school superintendent, has been arrested for online solicitation of a minor after attempting to solicit sex from a 15-year-old girl in Houston. Stevens was caught in a months-long sting operation conducted by trained officers posing as teenagers. He is one of seven men caught during the operation. The Itasca School District has suspended Stevens and appointed an interim superintendent. The district has stated that there are no connections between the allegations made against Stevens and students at the school.
Michael Keith Stevens, superintendent of the Itasca Independent School District in Texas, was arrested for online solicitation of a minor after sending lewd photos to an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old girl. Stevens was one of seven people arrested in an undercover operation involving more than a dozen local law enforcement agencies. He allegedly communicated with a teen he believed was from Houston, sent pictures of his private parts, and planned a trip to engage in sex acts. Stevens has been a coach, a principal, and an assistant principal in various towns across north Texas.
Aaron Spence, the superintendent of Virginia Beach Public Schools, has been hired as the new superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. The school board voted 6-2 to approve Spence's candidacy. Spence takes over for Daniel Smith, who was appointed interim superintendent in December. Loudoun County Public Schools has been mired in controversy and scrutinized for the way it handled two in-school sexual assaults by the same student on different school campuses in 2021, which led to the firing of its superintendent.
Itasca Independent School District Superintendent Michael Stevens was arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor after he planned to travel to Houston to meet a 15-year-old girl for sex. Stevens was one of seven men arrested in a sting operation conducted by law enforcement agencies in the Houston area. He sent pictures of his private parts and asked for nude videos and images in return, some of which appeared to have been taken in his office. Stevens also worked as a coach, principal, and assistant principal at other districts across the state.