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Denver Public Schools

Posted inOpinion Columns

Opinion: Four priorities for Denver’s school board

by John Youngquist 1:30 AM MDT on Sep 23, 20237:12 PM MDT on Sep 22, 2023

They are: Safety, mental health, transparency in a strong organization, and re-engaging a primary focus on teaching and learning.

Posted inOpinion Columns

Silverman: Fear of violence was part of my high school experience. Now it extends to national politics, too.

by Craig Silverman 3:00 AM MDT on Sep 12, 20237:54 PM MDT on Sep 11, 2023

I was taught long ago at George Washington High School that the melting pot represented the ideal vision of America.

Posted inOpinion Columns

Opinion: When a bus isn’t available, consider providing a child a dependable ride to school

by Stacey Sweet 1:30 AM MDT on Aug 31, 20234:59 PM MDT on Aug 30, 2023

Driver shortages are forcing school districts to cut back bus service. You can help.

A group of people stand in front of a podium
Posted inEducation

Colorado lawmaker wants to ban seclusion rooms in schools as Denver investigation continues

by Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat 8:28 AM MDT on Aug 8, 20231:07 PM MDT on Aug 8, 2023

McAuliffe International School allegedly maintained a room that locked from the outside where children having behavioral issues were left alone

Posted inEducation

Tickets and arrests didn’t go up when SROs reintroduced to Denver schools, police data shows

by Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat 7:16 AM MDT on Jul 31, 20237:16 AM MDT on Jul 31, 2023

When school starts in Denver next month, school resource officers will be back

Posted inOpinion Columns

Opinion: By meeting in secret, Denver Public Schools damaged public trust

by Paul Ballenger 1:30 AM MDT on Jul 12, 20233:28 PM MDT on Jul 10, 2023

The education and safety of students depend on a district that is transparent, accountable, and committed to effective governance.

Posted inOpinion Columns

Opinion: Police in Denver schools will not reduce violence

by Bailey Polonsky 1:30 AM MDT on Jul 6, 20234:35 PM MDT on Jul 5, 2023

It’s a reactive, fearful — and classically American — reflex to throw guns at every problem.

Posted inEducation

SROs to stay at 13 Denver campuses, armed officers to help with weapons searches under safety plan

by Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat 7:49 AM MDT on Jul 3, 20239:29 AM MDT on Jul 3, 2023

Superintendent Alex Marrero called the plan “an index of what we have to offer.”

Posted inEducation

Denver’s first big merger of charter school networks poses leadership test

by Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado 4:05 AM MDT on Jul 3, 20237:50 AM MDT on Jul 3, 2023

Hundreds of employees leave as union of Rocky Mountain Prep and STRIVE Prep spawns tense, chaotic year

Woman talks into microphone
Posted inEducation

Susana Cordova, former superintendent of Denver schools, will be Colorado’s next education commissioner

by Erica Breunlin and Jesse Paul 9:13 AM MDT on May 30, 20236:34 PM MDT on May 30, 2023

Cordova will take over the position from Katy Anthes, who is stepping down from the role in July after serving as commissioner since December 2016.

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