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Zahira Torres

Zahira Torres was an education reporter for The Denver Post until 2014.

Jeffco Superintendent Cindy Stevenson, left, visits with Dr. Angelique Acevedo-Barron, the district's assistant director of diversity and inclusion, on Nov. 13.

Election brings new direction for Jefferson County schools

April 29, 2016 at 3:28 a.m.

Election brings new direction for Jefferson County schools

Jose Martinez is congratulated by Bear Creek High students and faculty after being named a Milken Family Foundation Educator Award winner on Tuesday.

Jefferson County teacher wins national award

April 28, 2016 at 9:59 a.m.

Jefferson County teacher wins national award

Judith Reynolds, a candidate for the Douglas County school board, gets a high five from Hannah Hawley, 3, at the Fowl Line Sports Grill on Tuesday night.

School reformers set to forge ahead in Douglas County, Denver

April 28, 2016 at 9:14 a.m.

School reformers set to forge ahead in Douglas County, Denver

Meg Schomp, right, a District 3 candidate in the race for the Denver Public Schools board, hugs her friend Kathleen Wells during a gathering of Schomp supporters Tuesday at Angelo's Taverna, 620 E. Sixth Ave.

Voters give DPS mandate to continue path of reforms

April 28, 2016 at 7:25 a.m.

Voters give DPS mandate to continue path of reforms

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 05: Denver voter, Chris Blackett, drops of his ballot in a drop off box at the Washington Park Recreation Center Tuesday morning, November 05, 2013. (Photo By Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Denver Public Schools candidates backing reform poised for wins

April 29, 2016 at 4:47 a.m.

Denver Public Schools candidates backing reform poised for wins

Student Jeily Cortes-Flores picks up cards from a puzzle carpet in the classroom of early-childhood education teacher Kathy Mendez at Pascual LeDoux Academy in Denver.

Financial backers widen reach in support of vouchers, school choice

April 28, 2016 at 6:20 a.m.

Financial backers widen reach in support of vouchers, school choice

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Denver, Douglas County school campaign finance reports for Oct. 11-27

November 2, 2013 at 8:05 a.m.

Denver, Douglas County school campaign finance reports for Oct. 11-27

FILE - In this March 15, 2013 file photo, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks during the Ronald Reagan Dinner at the 40th annual Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Md. Weighing in while hosting an education conference in Boston, the potential 2016 presidential candidate argued that congressional Republicans represent 鈥渢he mirror opposite鈥� of the successes of GOP governors outside the capital.

Bloomberg, Jeb Bush among donors to Denver, Douglas school races

April 29, 2016 at 4:40 a.m.

Bloomberg, Jeb Bush among donors to Denver, Douglas school races

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Denver school board candidates trade barbs over possible conflicts

October 30, 2013 at 12:43 p.m.

Denver school board candidates trade barbs over possible conflicts

Landri Taylor

Denver school board candidate Kilgore calls on Taylor to resign

April 29, 2016 at 7:06 a.m.

Denver school board candidate Kilgore calls on Taylor to resign