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West Des Moines Community School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.
Schools in West Des Moines Community School District
14 schoolsPreschools
(1)Elementary Schools
(8)Middle Schools
(2)Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
District mandates gender identity statements
Alleged incident in West Des Moines Community School District · Iowa
A school district in Iowa has issued a directive requiring staff to affirm gender ideology during certain functions. The directive also includes statements acknowledging American Indian land and decrying slavery. This policy was revealed through public records.
District Adopts Deep Equity Framework
Alleged incident in West Des Moines Community School District · Iowa
The school district approved a significant contract to implement a "Deep Equity" framework. This initiative includes training on "Culturally Responsive Teaching" and concepts like "social dominance to social justice." The program aims to address issues of privilege, power, and systemic disparities across the district.
District's Identity Acknowledgements
Alleged incident in West Des Moines Community School District · Iowa
The school district has adopted several official acknowledgements. These include statements on land, labor, trauma, and one specifically addressing sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. This policy reflects the district's stance on these concepts.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.