A Denver school board resolution that could have effectively gutted the plans that drive innovation schools has been shelved until later this year, after an outcry from some principals prompted the board sponsor to reopen a dialogue on the issue.
Controversial resolution on innovation school waiver votes shelved — for now Read More »
At best, the district will face draconian cuts. At worst…well, let’s not go there yet.
For DPS budget, two scenarios: Grim and grimmer Read More »
Why do Colorado schools struggle to teach kids to read? Chalkbeat has a great explainer.
An important story on Colorado’s reading woes Read More »
…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.
And speaking of reading… Read More »
A broad-based coalition of community groups and schools want a committee pondering changes to DPS’ school rating system to hit pause until the pandemic abates.
Groups ask DPS board to pause SPF committee work Read More »
DPS launches its online-only version of public schooling, an unprecedented challenge for unprecedented times.
The first day of school in the Coronavirus era Read More »
Note: This piece originally appeared in Colorado Politics. After it was published, the Day of Action was postponed because of Coronavirus concerns, and subsequently DPS and other districts shut down as part of Coronavirus mitigation efforts.
DPS cancels day of school so teachers can lobby Read More »
