I know many of the sitting board members have long histories in DPS and Denver, and the decision to close schools last month was not made lightly or without a tremendous emotional toll.
On Monday night, with zero debate, the DPS board approved a $17,326 bonus for Superintendent Alex Marrero – a curious move just days before voters weigh in on a billion-dollar bond package, while negotiations with the teachers union remain unresolved.
Marrero bonus, board silence are slaps in the face to Denver teachers Read More »
Women as default parents, and the gender imbalance of women being over-represented in school engagement activities are indicative of a larger systemic failure in how we view the role of men and women in education, child care, and parenting. This isn’t simply a PTO issue.
Dudes in Education: A targeted approach to getting men more involved in schools Read More »
From columnist Alexis Menocal Harrigan: It’s clear this email campaign did too much and missed the mark by focusing on self-promotion and not the immediate needs of students and families. When parents like me are seeking reassurance and helpful information as the school year begins, we were instead met with a barrage of grandstanding that did little to address anything we are concerned with at present.
Why is DPS emailing parents propaganda instead of useful start-of-school information? Read More »
Short of outright corruption, we should always vote in favor of DPS bonds and mill levies, especially when those ballot initiatives do not increase taxes, as has been the case the last several election cycles.
DPS bond: Don’t punish kids for leadership’s failings Read More »
Why we don’t extend the school year by five weeks and make those last five weeks lower pressure and more fun for both students and teachers?
Summer break is almost here, but should it be? Read More »
We have board members and community members who speak about injustice, but do little to tackle the injustices that exist with our students’ academic achievement. Two things can happen at once without being in conflict; we can fight historic systems of oppression while also holding all leaders – including Black and brown ones – to account.
Racial politics, redistricting, and the Denver school board Read More »
Tomorrow’s community engagement sessions are opportunities for the community to come together and hold board members accountable for redistricting and also to understand their views on political representation.
Who’s playing ‘oppression olympics’ on the Denver school board? Read More »
Dr. Richard Charles, DPS’ chief information officer, is an experienced technologist who understands the nuanced landscape of technology in education and AI as a means to improve student outcomes.
Can DPS lead on AI? Read More »
Last Friday’s board work session was refreshing. The meeting was a thoughtful discussion among peers who were asking questions of prepared and informed staff on topics that matter — the welfare and academic achievement of children.
A refreshing change: Some DPS board members focusing on what matters most Read More »
