Ian Roberts Resigns
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The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even after the school board learned about the misrepresentation.
Ian Roberts, who went from Millcreek School District to Des Moines Public Schools, has resigned as he fights deportation order in Iowa.
The Des Moines School Board placed Roberts on paid administrative leave on Sept. 27, and the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners revoked his license on Sept. 28.
Des Moines Public Schools previously stated that Ian Roberts received an MBA from MIT. The university has no record of his enrollment.
DES MOINES, Iowa — Rep. Zach Nunn says he has received confirmation Dr. Ian Roberts was issued a final removal order.