Denver school board member Lisa Flores won’t run for re-election
The only Denver school board member eligible to run for re-election this year said Wednesday she does not plan to seek a second term. Lisa Flores will serve out the...
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Denver school board to consider limiting use of handcuffs on young students
Following an incident in which a Denver family went public with the story of their 7-year-old son being handcuffed by a school security officer, the Denver school board is considering...
Part of this Denver teacher’s platform for school board? A $5,000 raise for every teacher
Anna DeWitt teaches French at North High School. She is running for the school board seat currently held by Happy Haynes, who is barred by term limits from running again.
Denver Public Schools employee accused of mocking students’ names resigns
The Denver school district employee who sent an email mocking students’ names has resigned, according to a spokesperson for Denver Public Schools.
Denver Public Schools employee accused of mocking students’ names in email
The Denver school district is investigating an allegation that an employee who works in the enrollment office sent an email mocking students’ names.
Denver school board directs district to better serve black students
Every Denver public school soon will be required to develop a plan to boost the success of black and African-American students by embracing their strengths rather than focusing on the...
Democrats for Education Reform was behind text campaign seeking to prevent teacher strike
Democrats for Education Reform was behind a text message campaign urging Denver residents to write Gov. Jared Polis and Denver school board members in support of a key aspect of the...
Denver teachers union walks out of negotiations with DPS, calls latest offer “a small IOU”
The Denver teachers union rejected the school district¶¶Ňőap latest attempt Thursday to avert a teacher strike.
Denver Public Schools, teachers union to resume contract negotiations Thursday
The Denver district and teachers union will head back to the bargaining table at 5 p.m. Thursday as they continue to await word on whether Gov. Jared Polis will intervene...
Denver Public Schools has 1 administrator for every 7.5 instructional staff — far above state average
In the 2016-17 school year, Denver had one administrator for every 7.5 instructional staff members, a category that includes teachers, librarians, nurses, and others. The statewide average was one administrator...