Denver schools short thousands of computers as classes set to start online next week
Denver Public Schools ordered 12,500 computers but not all of them have arrived, spokesperson Winna MacLaren said. The district serves about 92,000 students.
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Denver survey shows Black, Hispanic families more likely to prefer virtual learning
In late June and early July, the Denver school district asked families to make a choice: Would they want their children to stay home this fall and learn online, or...
Facing big budget gap, Denver Public Schools cuts $65 million but avoids layoffs
The Denver school board unanimously approved a budget Monday that cuts $65 million while still giving raises to teachers and low-wage workers. Top district administrators will see their salaries reduced,...
Denver charter schools received $16 million in federal coronavirus aid for small businesses
Denver charter schools received a total of $16 million in federal coronavirus relief funds meant to help keep small businesses afloat during the pandemic, according to a memo prepared by...
Denver elementary principal removed after district finds she discriminated against a Black student
A Denver elementary school principal has been removed from her position after a school district investigation found she discriminated against an 8-year-old Black student because of his race.
“No one predicted a pandemic”: Denver district to ask teachers to give up some raises
Faced with a $65 million budget shortfall, the Denver school district plans to ask teachers to forgo some of the pay raises guaranteed by a hard-won union contract. On Tuesday,...
Denver school board votes to phase police out of district
Police officers will be phased out of working in Denver鈥檚 public schools over the next year, with all school resource officers gone from middle and high schools by June 2021.
Black students in Denver are much more likely to be ticketed or arrested at school
As Denver school board members make their case for removing police from schools, elected officials and advocates are pointing to strong data that shows Denver鈥檚 Black students are disproportionately funneled...
Denver Public Schools to begin conversation about role of police in schools
The Denver school district is expected to begin a conversation about the role of police officers in Denver schools -- with some leaders pushing to remove them entirely.
“It was so special”: Colorado high schools host creative graduations during the pandemic
Graduation comes at a tenuous time in the public battle to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Many people are pent up after weeks of tight restrictions, and families are...