Denver Public Schools

DPS fires teacher accused of making female students kiss during class skits
The skits forced students “to express their preferences and consent about a very personal and...

What to know about U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet’s background as he runs for Colorado governor
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet has leaned on his long experience as an elected official and...

Denver-area school districts look to job cuts, reserve funds and closures to fill budget holes
School systems began curtailing their spending last year by pulling back on staff raises, but...

DPS Superintendent Alex Marrero is a candidate to lead Miami’s school district
Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero, who was hired in 2021, was recently considered a finalist...

Denver Public Schools bans cellphones during school hours
The Board of Education voted unanimously Monday evening to approve the new policy, which applies...

Trump administration opens investigation into Cherry Creek Schools, alleging ‘wide range’ of racial discrimination
The agency’s Office of Civil Rights accused the district of having clubs that “exclude students...

Denver Public Schools poised to ban cellphones across district
DPS is considering a “bell-to-bell” ban, which would prohibit all students from using their phones...

Denver North’s Lea Gentry wins inaugural April Heinrichs Award for all-around excellence in girls soccer
In the span of 25 minutes and approximately 2,900 juggles, Lea Gentry wrote her own...

Jeffco Public Schools pushes back as feds renew threat to pull funding over transgender student policies
The warning marks the second time this year that the agency’s Office of Civil Rights...

Leaders of Colorado’s largest school districts spend tens of thousands of dollars on travel
The expenses show former Cherry Creek Schools Superintendent Christopher Smith isn’t the only frequent-flying K-12...