Coming from a school board member who consistently trumpets her commitment to community voice, House Bill 21-1295 reeks not only of pique at the state board but hypocrisy as well.
Bacon’s blatantly anti-charter bill should fool no one Read More »
The hundreds of community members who rallied last week to support school innovation zones are right to worry that the school board will ignore their pleas.
Denver innovation zone supporters are right to be worried Read More »
If we can at least agree that the 2020-21 school year has exacerbated opportunity gaps and increased the likelihood that students suffering the consequences of those gaps have fallen farther behind their more affluent peers, then optional, full-time summer school provides an obvious, if partial, remedy.
There’s huge need for full-time summer school, yet it won’t happen Read More »
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 »
