To test or not to test?
Should Colorado test its public school students this year to get some data on how the pandemic has affected different groups of kids? Or is the idea absurd on its face during a pandemic?
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Colorado public charters net $2 million-plus in RISE grants
Colorado charter schools will receive more than $2 million in state grants to support innovative solutions to help state students affected by the economic, social and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Our students are watching history unfold
Two educators from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College write: As challenging as the last year has been, we’re heartened that our students have had more questions about politics and current events than we’ve seen before in our careers.
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Profile of Ednium, new DPS alumni advocacy group
An organization of young Denver Public School alums promises to be a force for change and inclusion in the district.
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DPS engagement leader discusses community involvement in super search
Alece Montez, DPS’ Associate Chief for Family and Community Engagement, discusses how the district will use new tools during the superintendent search to improve the district’s spotty record on engaging the community in important decisions.
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DPS board approves 2021 opening for DSST Noel high school
The Denver school board approved a resolution Thursday evening allowing DSST’s Noel High School to open next summer, a move forced on the reluctant body last month by the State Board of Education.
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Colorado, DPS see enrollment decline
For the first time in more than 30 years, Colorado public school enrollment dropped this year — by 3.3%
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Latino leaders ask board for seat at table, for kids’ sake
“A public engagement process must be designed by a diverse community group, including representatives from the Latino community, that gives credence to all DPS stakeholders that it will be open and transparent.”
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Denver charter leaders ask to play a role in superintendent search process
Denver charter schools educate 21,000 students, more than 20 percent of the district’s total enrollment.
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New program delivers nutritious meals to Denver kids
In an effort to alleviate the disruption and rising tide of food insecurity brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Colorado Food Cluster (CFC), a group of community organizations, is joining forces to deliver “Enrich-Kits” which include 7 days worth of free, nutritious meals every week to thousands of students.
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