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.
SHIFT Chronicles: Amplifying Denver student voice Read More »
Kristen Fry, who brought the suit, was accused in August 2023 of using a racial slur and of assault against a Black community activist and political consultant, Hashim Coates, that led to a rush to judgment by the school board to cast Fry as racist. She was later exonerated by a video of the incident that DPS withheld until subpoenaed by her attorneys.
DPS board, leaders’ rush to judgment sparks federal lawsuit Read More »
It is true that DPS students and subgroups of students (low-income students and kids of color) outpaced the state on growth measures in many areas. But at the rate that many DPS students are growing, they will never reach grade-level proficiency. That has profound implications for their futures, and is hardly cause for celebration.
DPS spins test results, but truth is plain to see Read More »
We have an opportunity in Denver to lead the way in how to equip students with these vital skills; to be the standard of financial education and cultural awareness in the state and beyond. However, for this to be possible, we need to create the systems and structures in DPS to last beyond any administrative changes, personnel movement and alumni who graduate from Denver high schools.
In the upside down world of schools, classroom teachers rank the lowest while those closest to administrators rank the highest.
Calling it out: The daily frustration of teaching disruptions Read More »
From columnist Alexis Menocal Harrigan: It’s clear this email campaign did too much and missed the mark by focusing on self-promotion and not the immediate needs of students and families. When parents like me are seeking reassurance and helpful information as the school year begins, we were instead met with a barrage of grandstanding that did little to address anything we are concerned with at present.
Why is DPS emailing parents propaganda instead of useful start-of-school information? Read More »
Boardhawk exclusive: Records obtained through the Colorado Open Records Act show 68,818 teacher absentee days at 157 DPS schools last school year compared to 39,772 teacher absentee days at 162 schools in the 2019-20 school year — a 73% increase.
UPDATED: Soaring DPS teacher absences pose challenges for students, schools Read More »
“First and foremost, I’m just a real zealot for charter schools. I believe so deeply in the opportunity for families to choose a great school. I think it’s one of the most important decisions they’ll make and I believe the charter movement was created to promote innovation, to prove something, and, more than anything, represent a family’s choice.”
Meet Nella García Urban, DSST’s new CEO Read More »
Each student brings a unique perspective, and I find immense joy in encouraging and motivating each of them in different ways.
From Ednium: Learning through diverse classrooms and experiences Read More »
Consider the message sent by spending almost $100,000 to deconstruct the egalitarian philosophy that drove Denver Public Schools management for more than a decade. The superintendent’s corner office with a bank of windows looking over downtown and the soundproofing all but scream: ”Stay away. I have no time for the likes of you. And what happens behind that door is none of your damned business.”
Marrero’s $100,000 corner office: Long live the hierarchy! Read More »
