‘Students need to see themselves as they walk into the building’: New mural highlights Des Moines’ diversity
Des Moines, IA (August 29, 2021) — Four 30-foot metal panels donning children of color resembling characters from the famous American comic strip, “Peanuts,” welcomed students back to Harding Middle School for the start of the 2021-2022 school year Wednesday.
The mural, created by local artist Robert Moore, was commissioned by the school as a part of its Turnaround Arts program, which prioritizes arts education as a way to engage students in the classroom.