Des Moines Education Association

06/02/2026

Primary Election Day! Please make time to vote today.

05/01/2026

Thank you to all the DMPS schools that participated in a building Walk-in as a show of solidarity and support of DMEA, our staff, and our students.
Capitol View Elementary, Kurtz Opportunity School, Monroe Elementary, Roosevelt HS, Moulton Elementary, Willard Elementary, Hanawalt Elementary, Hubbell Elementary, JF Taylor, Park Avenue Elementary, Harding MS, McKinley Elementary, Meredith MS, River Woods Elementary, Samuelson Elementary, Goodrell MS, Central Academy, Carver Elementary, Mitchell Early Learning Center, Merrill MS, South Union Elementary, King Elementary, and Hillis Elementary.

03/26/2026

A reminder to mark your calendars for DINE OUT FOR DMPS this Thursday, March 26th. Enjoy a meal at any of the participating restaurants shown below, and they will generously donate a portion of their sales to the Des Moines Public Schools Foundation. Don't miss this chance to support our teachers, students and schools while enjoying our local food scene in Des Moines.

03/23/2026

Dine Out for DMPS

Gather your friends and family to support our incredible local food scene while also raising money for the Des Moines Public Schools Foundation! On Thursday, March 26, several Des Moines restaurants are generously donating a portion of their ...

02/23/2026

Public schools are the heart of our communities. They’re powered by dedicated educators and strengthened by the support and investment our students deserve.

Join us, alongside Learning First Alliance, in celebrating Public Schools Week 2026 and the transformative work happening in public schools across the country.

02/16/2026

📞TO ACTION ALERT: Iowa educators and allies, we need your voice!

Despite bipartisan opposition, the Iowa Senate passed SF 2201 setting Supplemental State Aid at 1.75% for FY 2027, a level that does not keep pace with inflation and continues more than a decade of inadequate school funding.

This is likely the last and best chance to contact your State Representative before the bill moves forward.

Tell your legislators:
• 1.75% is a functional cut to Iowa public schools that harms students and staff.
• Underfunding public schools threatens the quality of education Iowa children deserve.
• A 5% SSA would better match real costs while staying within projected revenue.

Find your state legislators and upcoming forums here:
https://www.isea.org/advocacy-center/lobbying-resources

01/22/2026

Due to the Extreme Cold Warning issued by the National Weather Service that goes into effect at midnight and lasts throughout tomorrow, classes at Des Moines Public Schools are cancelled for Friday, January 23. The present forecast predicts ...

11/21/2025

Substitute educators play a vital role in maintaining and ensuring the continuity of daily education.

These professional educators provide a critical link in the education of public schoolchildren by serving as a bridge to ensure continued quality education during the temporary absence of regular classroom educators.

11/19/2025

Happy National Educational Support Professionals Day!!! DMEA appreciates all you do to support students.

11/09/2025