KIPP Colorado’s No Cost Grocery Program distributes produce bags twice a month to 45-50 families in the Far Northeast, and 20-30 families in Southwest Denver.
Fresh produce, stronger communities: KIPP Colorado’s No Cost Grocery Program Read More »
The SHIFT Chronicles is a new monthly feature dedicated to amplifying student voices, where those most impacted by the public education system share their thoughts, reflections, and experiences. In collaboration with FaithBridge SHIFT fellows, these commentaries offer a genuine glimpse into the challenges students are facing within our city’s schools. In this month’s entries, students discuss how to improve learning environments, and how they practice self-care during breaks from school.
SHIFT Chronicles: Improving learning environments and practicing self-care Read More »
From Dr. Aaron Massey: Every new generation of teachers goes through extraordinary circumstances that are unique in their own respects yet no less extraordinary in magnitude and impact.
New teachers and vets: To make progress, we need uncomfortable, productive conversations Read More »
More than 9,000 Colorado high school students have been on a plan since third grades for students with “significant reading deficiencies.” While we have focused reading interventions on the primary years, clearly the crisis continues through elementary school and well beyond.
UPDATED: Data reveal the shocking breadth and depth of Colorado’s reading crisis Read More »
A year after an election that brought in three new Denver school board members, some Denverites are frustrated that little, if anything has changed. Here are some places to look for hopeful signs while we await the November 2025 election.
A year in, new Denver school board members’ impact has been incremental Read More »
“Ultimately, the lessons I have learned about leadership will guide me as I continue to contribute everything I can to my community and inspire others to do the same.”
SHIFT Chrionicles: What makes a great leader? Read More »
From Brian Eschbacher: My goal with this post is to assert a set of facts and opportunities in the hopes it reduces finger-pointing and aligns us all towards making school consolidation decisions as supportive as possible for our students and community. I served as the Executive Director of Planning & Enrollment for DPS from 2011 through 2018, and have created long-term enrollment plans and analyses in more than 20 cities across the country since leaving DPS in 2018.
Denver school consolidation: Facts and opportunities, not blame Read More »
When a system doesn’t work, there will always be results that are completely avoidable but inevitable because that’s what happens in broken systems.
School closure is the byproduct. Trust is the root problem Read More »
As someone who teaches U.S. history and emphasizes how the Constitution is a living document, it’s vital that my students understand the election process and how to participate in a way that feels encouraging.
Teaching tomorrow’s voters, today Read More »
“I don’t believe schools are just places for learning. They’re safe havens for many students who need a break from toxic households or just serve as a place where they can be themselves. A supportive community within a school can make all the difference.”
SHIFT Chronicles: What makes a quality school? Read More »
