Quickhits

An organization of young Denver Public School alums promises to be a force for change and inclusion in the district.

Entering 2021, Boardhawk is doubling down on its commitment to community-focused commentary and reporting on public education n Colorado, with a particular focus on Denver Public Schools. We’ve hired a community reporter and have assembled a powerhouse advisory board.

For the first time in more than 30 years, Colorado public school enrollment dropped this year — by 3.3%

Denver charter schools educate 21,000 students, more than 20 percent of the district’s total enrollment.

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.

A quick video message from Vernon Jones on what kids are saying about remote learning.

Two interviews, two perspectives on the Denver school board and Susana Cordova’s departure.

“Susana has demonstrated the qualities that have earned her distinction throughout her career: extraordinary intelligence, educational expertise, personal integrity, diplomacy and listening skills, and a passion for collaboration encompassing educators, students, families and community,” Rodriguez wrote.

Read a thorough Colorado Sun story on the Denver school board’s unanimous vote last night to adopt a curriculum redesign that “weaves the narratives and knowledge of Black, indigenous, Latino and other communities of color into every part of the district’s curriculum.”

Read the testimony from parents about pandemic-related education woes that staff wouldn’t let the State Board of Education hear this week.