From Fidel “Butch” Montoya: There is a growing movement to change this board. I initially opposed such a dramatic move, but it is becoming clear that the board and superintendent do not have the leadership skills to lead DPS during one of the dangerous and critical periods in its history.
Fortress DPS spurns help offer from former Denver Manager of Safety Read More »
Collectively, board members and the superintendent spent 20 minutes Monday discussing school safety.
DPS board focusing on everything except what matters most right now Read More »
The recent proposal from DPS Superintendent Alex Marrero to revoke the district’s partnership with the Beacon Innovation Zone breaks my heart. It is deeply troubling to me that a leader like Alex Magaña, who is leading on equitable education, is being penalized for all of his hard work.
A Beacon Network alum urges DPS board to preserve the innovation zone Read More »
The current Denver Public Schools Board of Education has failed in its oversight responsibilities and has demonstrated an inability to lead and manage effectively. We are among a group of DPS parents that has banded together and launched a petition drive to demand that all seven members resign immediately.
As East High parents, we demand the school board resign. More than 1,600 others agree Read More »
In a five-page memorandum sent Wednesday, board President Xóchitl Gaytán admonished Vice President Auon’tai Anderson for a dozen alleged violations of board policies during a press conference and appearance on a TV news program last Monday to discuss the issue of police officers in schools.
DPS board infighting reemerges over Anderson press appearances Read More »
Denver Public Schools officials said that the renewal plan was confusing. They said the schools did not specify well enough which waivers from the original 2018 innovation plan that they want to keep in the updated plan.
The DPS board and leadership seem more interested in imposing their will and reining in innovative practices than in focusing on what we at Beacon Network Schools are doing to serve our students.
Why is DPS undermining our innovation zone? Read More »
The simple, straightforward Denver Public Schools Debt Clock website, debuting today, serves as a stark reminder that postponing important decisions for political reasons can be costly -– literally as well as figuratively.
Introducing the Denver Public Schools Debt Clock Read More »
We love and support our students, and we encourage their interests and needs.
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School fosters a nurturing environment Read More »
The look and function of this space truly is the future, and is what we can expect to see more in schools going forward.
Highline Academy expansion reenvisions how schools serve students, families Read More »
