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A teacher of color was let go in Denver. The ripple effects are deep.

In Denver Public Schools, 75% of students are students of color while 70% of teachers are white

Educator Tim Hernández poses for a ...
Educator Tim Hernández poses for a portrait in his classroom at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. Hernández, who was a teacher at North High School during the 2021-22 school year, was not offered a contract. Students from throughout the metro area protested the decision by North administration on behalf of Hernández. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Elizabeth Hernandez in Denver on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
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Tim Hernández, an associate teacher, did not have his contract at Denver's North High School renewed, despite having the support of his English department. Now, he's started a new teaching gig at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy.
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