After last week’s Denver school board work session, charter school students, parents, staff, and boards have legitimate reasons to worry about their future in Denver Public Schools.
DPS board members tightening vise on charter schools Read More »
It seems obvious that conducting scaled-back state testing this year is a good idea — until you consider the logistical hurdles.
State tests in 2021? It’s complicated Read More »
Images of hate-fueled extremists marauding through the U.S. Capitol help highlight how narrow and in some ways trivial the divisions on education policy are in Denver. Surely we can find ways to come together, or at least keep our disagreements civil.
From the editor: Wishes for a new year Read More »
Entering 2021, Boardhawk is doubling down on its commitment to community-focused commentary and reporting on public education n Colorado, with a particular focus on Denver Public Schools. We’ve hired a community reporter and have assembled a powerhouse advisory board.
Boardhawk adds reporter, advisory board Read More »
Denver charter and innovation zone schools actually gained enrollment this school year as district-run schools lost students.
Analysis: Amid pandemic, charters, innovation zone schools gained students Read More »
Anyone who has been around the district for a number of years knows that DPS’ history of failed community engagement efforts is long and unfortunate. Let’s hope that is about to change.
In superintendent search, what is community engagement? Read More »
The selection of Dwight Jones as interim superintendent shows that the Denver school board decided, at least this once, to favor competence and experience over ideology.
Dwight Jones as interim superintendent: Competence trumps ideology Read More »
As former Denver Mayor Federico Peña and current Mayor Michael Hancock release a statement critical of the school board’s handling of Superintendent Susana Cordova, will the board learn its lesson and alter future behavior?
UPDATED: As pressure mounts on DPS board, will members pivot? Read More »
Fourteen women who served on the Denver Board of Education between the 1970s and 2019 have written an open letter excoriating the current school board for treating outgoing Superintendent Susana Cordova so badly that she saw no option but to leave the district where she has worked her entire professional career.
14 female ex-board members blast DPS board for treatment of Cordova Read More »
“Susana has demonstrated the qualities that have earned her distinction throughout her career: extraordinary intelligence, educational expertise, personal integrity, diplomacy and listening skills, and a passion for collaboration encompassing educators, students, families and community,” Rodriguez wrote.
Former school board member Rosemary Rodriguez lauds Susana Cordova Read More »
