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Welcome to The Become Here Project: A Des Moines Public Schools Podcast. Tune in here for the latest and greatest stories and conversations regarding the largest provider of public education in Iowa. Our diverse community consists of more than 30,000 students and nearly 5,000 teachers and staff working in more than 60 schools in Iowa's capital city.Thank you for your interest in DMPS, an enriched school district that’s proud of its past and prepared for the future.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to The Become Here Project: A Des Moines Public Schools Podcast. Tune in here for the latest and greatest stories and conversations regarding the largest provider of public education in Iowa. Our diverse community consists of more than 30,000 students and nearly 5,000 teachers and staff working in more than 60 schools in Iowa's capital city.
The Become Here Project is hosted by Des Moines Public Schools. The show has published 31 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "29. The Voices of the Class of 2026" (24 June 2026, 42 minutes), "28. That's News to Me Crew" (31 March 2026, 17 minutes), and "27. 2026 DMPS State of the Schools" (19 February 2026, 29 minutes).
The Become Here Project publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 31 episodes.
Booking probability for The Become Here Project is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Become Here Project requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Become Here Project's contact route on record: verified email.
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Des Moines Public Schools hosts The Become Here Project, an education podcast with 31 episodes published.
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Episode #6
Graduation season is always a time of reflection, pride, and hope for what’s ahead. No moment captures that more than the words shared by our student commencement speakers. In this special episode, we’re bringing you...
Episode #5
This special episode features award-winning Hiatt Middle School student podcasters of the That's News to Me Crew . Having won the District-wide Middle School Podcast Competition, teacher Tonya Richards and students...
Episode #4
Welcome to The Become Here Project: A Des Moines Public Schools podcast. This episode is live in front of a studio audience at the Central Campus auditorium for the 2026 State of the Schools event. Amanda Lewis '...
Episode #3
In the spirit of the proverb "It takes a village to raise a child," we discuss the importance of community partnerships in meeting the needs of students and families. Kayli Becker , DMPS Chief of Staff, and Jo Christine...
Episode #2
Central Campus is the flagship of Career & Technical Education offerings in the state, and expanding equitable CTE opportunities throughout DMPS is a pillar of the Reimagining Education plan. In this episode, we speak...
We're covering the most important things to know heading into the 2025-2026 school year. Our list includes exciting changes for every grade level and for families connecting with schools. Our guests include school and...
Reimagining Education at Des Moines Public Schools means providing the best educational choices to prepare all students for successful futures. Listen in as Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts and Associate Superintendent...
High school graduation is a proud milestone for students and families. A diploma represents achievement, perseverance, and the start of a new journey. But what if that diploma carried even greater value? What if it...
Episode #10
Graduation season is always a time of reflection, pride, and hope for what’s ahead. No moment captures that more than the words shared by our student commencement speakers. In this special episode, we’re bringing you...
Three DMPS schools have earned the prestigious RAMP designation from the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), and East High School is receiving the Program of Promise Award. Let’s explore what these...
Three DMPS schools have earned the prestigious RAMP designation from the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), and East High School is receiving the Program of Promise Award. Let’s explore what these awards mean...
This episode is a live recording from the 2025 DMPS State of the Schools event held in the North High School auditorium on February 11, 2025. Reimagining Education at Des Moines Public Schools means providing the best...
The DMPS Foundation exists to provide direct financial support for teacher requests — whether it’s for decodable books to enhance literacy, gardening supplies to foster hands-on learning, or outdoor murals that inspire...
Iowa School Performance Profile Shows 16 DMPS Schools Improve Categorization Since Last Year From growth and proficiency in various subject areas to school attendance to high school graduation, many important factors go...
Options Academy is a program for Des Moines Public Schools students who need a new path to their high school diploma. Options students earn their diploma by finishing their credit requirements through self-paced classes...
Paid summer apprenticeships at Central Campus are giving students the opportunity to learn and earn at the same time. Host Amanda Lewis speaks with student apprentices Addison Stone and Barrett Weispfenning , and...
The data is clear, " Preschool should be important to everyone in the community ," says Early Childhood Programs Director, Kristin Rourke. Tune in to learn "why." New this year, transportation is available for students...
Episode #1
In this special episode of The Become Here Project, a Des Moines Public Schools Podcast and we dive into five important things to know before heading back to school on Monday, August 26! We are aiming to keep you...
DMPS is so honored to co-host the 2024 National Speech & Debate Association Tournament as more than 6,700 students from across the country are in the Des Moines metro! We took our podcast on the road this week to talk...
Episode #11
We are celebrating the graduation of more than 2,000 DMPS students – members of the Class of 2024 on this episode of The Become Here Project: A Des Moines Public Schools podcast. In this episode, we listen in on...
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Districtwide Director of Career & Technical Education and Post-secondary Readiness, UCLA women's basketball
Exhibits and Artifacts Curator, Clemson's Special Collections and Archives
Managing Director – Technology, Transformation and CIO practices, Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education
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