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Based on new state revenue projections, the district could face up ta 10 percent –$104 million — revenue drop this fiscal year. Previously, the worst case was a 5 percent drop, totaling $61 million.

Some blend of remote and in-person learning looks likely for the foreseeable future in DPS, Chalkbeat’s Melanie Asmar reports.

Here’s a worthwhile read on all the factors that must be considered when deciding how and when to reopen schools. The authors believe schools should open in the fall if at all possible, but only if the proper conditions are set. 

Compass Academy, a southwest Denver charter middle school, had planned to expand and add a high school. That’s no longer the case.

There’s a good article by Elizabeth Hernandez in The Denver Post today about the additional challenges faced by the state’s English language learners as districts have transitioned to online learning in the Covid-19 era.

At best, the district will face draconian cuts. At worst…well, let’s not go there yet.

Why do Colorado schools struggle to teach kids to read? Chalkbeat has a great explainer.

…Journalist Emily Hanford has been doing important work examining developments in brain science that help clarify the most effective strategies for teaching young children to read. We provide links to some essential reading.