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 »
One of our primary goals with Montessori on Wheels is to help children and families look out their windows and see their communities as spaces for learning and innovation.
Montessori on Wheels brings education into communities Read More »
Short of outright corruption, we should always vote in favor of DPS bonds and mill levies, especially when those ballot initiatives do not increase taxes, as has been the case the last several election cycles.
DPS bond: Don’t punish kids for leadership’s failings Read More »
Bill Kurtz: “We didn’t have things like valedictorians and all that. It was about each person becoming their best version of themselves in a community that fostered that with everybody.”
Founder Bill Kurtz reflects on 20 years leading the DSST school network Read More »
In years past, school leaders could rate Marrero and other senior leaders on a series of Likert Scale questions. For example: “Overall is an effective leader.” “Is a person whom I trust.” “Models the DPS values.” “Is reflective, open to and grows from feedback.” That opportunity has vanished into thin air.
Manage like an ostrich: Marrero eliminates principal feedback on his leadership Read More »
Tomorrow’s community engagement sessions are opportunities for the community to come together and hold board members accountable for redistricting and also to understand their views on political representation.
Who’s playing ‘oppression olympics’ on the Denver school board? Read More »
The Moonshot Innovation Space invites more leaders from more fields to make a lasting impact with youth in the community. It’s a nine-month program for leaders in Colorado who are working in youth-serving spaces, such as education, healthcare, local government, environment/sustainability, housing, food, the arts, and more.
Community changes from within: Moonshot’s new Innovation Space Read More »
What if all leaders of color felt advocated for, sponsored and supported to be leaders in their communities, the way I did as a first-grader?
From Ednium: Lead authentically as yourself Read More »
When I think about community impact, it is about the connections you make, it’s about knowing the community and understanding its problems enough to make real change. When I needed help throughout my life, those true connections were there to help me understand my next steps.
From Ednium: Be a person of value Read More »
I fear that as long as board members with Esserman’s outlook continue to drive the agenda in urban schools, student success that reaches across all demographic groups will remain elusive. It’s hard to fix what you refuse to measure.
Gutting accountability hides the truth, doesn’t improve learning Read More »
