March 28, 2024

Des Moines School District opts out of youth survey

DES MOINES (AP) — The state’s largest school district is opting not to participate in a survey of student behavior.

The biannual Iowa Youth Survey, given to sixth-, eighth- and 11-graders, identifies behavior trends and gathers data about risks confronted by Iowa’s youth.

Spokesman Phil Roeder for the Des Moines School District said that school officials are conducting their own survey created by the Gallup company. Roeder says the district felt conducting both surveys would be redundant.

About 300 other Iowa districts are taking part in the survey.