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October 8, 2025, 4:50 p.m. Eastern time

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The Superintendent’s Bio Seemed Too Good to Be True. It Was.

Ian Roberts rose through the ranks of American education with talent, charm and a riveting back story. He was also hiding a shocking secret.

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