DENVER, Colo. — Denver Public Schools board members are discussing a policy at Thursday’s board meeting that would provide stronger protections for students and families against immigration enforcement.…
Read more ICE arrests spark Denver Public Schools policy proposal to protect studentsA nationwide grassroots protest that had teachers walking in support of immigrant families left parents across Denver expressing a mix of solidarity and frustration over the district’s decision…
Read more Friday protest had parents scrambling for child care, leaving some frustrated and others inspiredDENVER — The majority of educators who participated in the Denver Public Schools Foundation’s pilot Free Educator Housing Program have chosen to continue their careers with DPS, according…
Read more DPS Foundation’s free educator housing program helps teacher retentionDENVER — With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits still on hold across the country, the Denver Public Schools Foundation has revived a fund from that started at…
Read more Pandemic fund to feed Denver Public Schools families revived during SNAP benefit freezeFor the second time this year, Denver Public Schools board members on Wednesday took John Youngquist to task for his behavior toward district staff, but the director was…
Read more In wake of report, John Youngquist accuses DPS staff of trying to ‘intimidate and diminish me’As former members of the Denver Public Schools Board of Education, we have long respected the complexity and responsibility of serving on the board. It is a demanding…
Read more These DPS incumbent candidates don’t support school choice (Opinion)DENVER — There is a program reaching into Denver Public Schools to help students on the cusp of addiction. It’s going on it’s 11th year and the need…
Read more Denver Public Schools program helps students on cusp of addictionDENVER – Denver Public Schools has launched a pilot program, using weapon detecting dogs as a safety tool for large district events. Vivian, the black labrador, was one…
Read more Denver Public School using weapon detecting canines at large eventsFILE – East High School. Dec. 14, 2022. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite Denver Public Schools have pushed back against the idea that the district is at an impasse with…
Read more DPS pushes back on federal government’s deadline to convert all-gender bathroomDenver Public Schools has not complied with the Trump administration’s request that the district convert all multi-stall, all-gender bathrooms in its schools into separate facilities for female and…
Read more Denver Public Schools defies Trump administration deadline for removing all-gender bathroomsDENVER — A partnership launched this week between the University of Colorado Denver and Denver Public Schools is making the path to college easier. All eligible DPS juniors…
Read more CU Denver, DPS launch guaranteed admission partnershipDENVER — Denver Public Schools is hoping voters will pass a $975 million bond to fund projects throughout the district, including putting air conditioning in the 29 schools…
Read more Denver Public Schools $975 million bond would fund improvements for performing artsLunchtime at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School. March 22, 2022. On Thursday afternoon, Denver Public Schools confessed to parents the district had “an incident” — an incident…
Read more Ham sandwich was not actually vegetarian, DPS saysSign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. More than…
Read more Colorado districts hope voters support tax measures for new school buildings, scholarships, and moreFlavored tobacco for sale at a Sheridan Boulevard gas station. Oct. 27, 2021. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite Denver’s school board passed a proclamation Thursday calling on City Council to…
Read more Denver School Board urges city leaders to ban flavored tobacco salesHome Denver news Denver news Since 2014, Denver Public Schools has seen sharply declining enrollment, leading to several school closures. Denver Public Schools buses parked in a lot…
Read more DPS families will have just two weeks this fall to weigh in on potential school closuresDENVER — As Colorado schools implement more artificial intelligence tools for teachers and students, Denver Public Schools is prioritizing safety with the programs it’s using. Kali Peracchia, a…
Read more Denver Public Schools focusing on safety as schools incorporate more artificial intelligenceDENVER — The words “hard,” “depressing” and “scary” are not typically top of mind when describing an elementary school. But that is how several anonymous staff members recall…
Read more Staff members allege DPS teacher was drinking on the job last school year, and administration knew for monthsHome Denver news Denver news The most expensive element in the bond package — $300 million — is for critical maintenance at 154 DPS buildings. Denver Public Schools…
Read more $975 million bond for DPS schools is headed to Denver votersSign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. About a decade after…
Read more Colorado school districts are working on new ways to find gifted students from all backgrounds
