Public Education
Denver Public Schools appeals to parents as 1 in 3 students stayed chronically absent last school yearDenver Public Schools is aiming to create a “partnership with parents” to address chronic absenteeism – estimating about 33,000 students missed more than 10% of the 2024-25 academic year, or… Read More
Public Education
Denver Public Schools pauses school closures despite predicted enrollment dropsEven with an anticipated 6,000 fewer children by 2029 – an 8% decrease in the number of students – Denver Public Schools (DPS) has voted to stop school closures for… Read More
Courts
Denver school district sues Trump admin over possible ICE raidsDenver Public Schools (DPS) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for permitting immigration enforcement officers to enter schools and other previously protected areas. DPS filed the… Read More
Courts
Judge advances former Colorado principal’s lawsuit against district over free speech, student safetyAn attempt by Denver Public Schools (DPS) to dismiss an impending lawsuit has been denied, leading the former principal who sued the district to argue the ruling validates his decision… Read More
Culture
Denver’s Bo Nix using opportunities before him to influence others for ChristDenver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is building a solid case for the NFL’s Rookie of the Year, even as he stands for his Christian faith. Coming off the most… Read More
Public Education
Denver Public Schools recommends school closures amid enrollment woes, outraging parentsDenver Public Schools has recommended closing seven of its 207 schools, prompting outrage from many parents. “The proposal is ridiculous. You’re asking the community to completely break apart and… Read More
Public Education
Public schools nationwide face mass closures due to low enrollmentPublic schools across the nation are facing widespread enrollment issues, forcing many districts to consolidate or even close schools. School leaders often cite budget issues and thinly spread resources,… Read More
Public Education
Denver students can earn ‘seal of diversity’ for taking queer lit, gender studies classes(The Daily Signal) – A Denver high school allows students to take classes such as Queer Literature and Gender Studies to earn a “Seal of Diversity” award. Read More
Culture
Sanctuary cities overwhelmed, kick illegal immigrants out of shelters(The Daily Signal) – Democrat mayors who initially advertised their cities as welcoming sanctuaries for illegal migrants have scrambled to scale back key shelter programs as they grapple with mounting costs… Read More
Culture
Denver plans to use millions from police budget to pay for illegal immigrants(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The Democratic-run city of Denver, Colorado, plans to defund its police department to pay for illegal immigrants. Denver, which is commonly referred to as a… Read More
Public Education
Denver Public Schools nearly $20M in the red due to migrant influx from southern borderDenver Public Schools (DPS) faces a major budget shortfall after nearly 3,000 students have crossed the southern border and enrolled in public schools at no cost, aided by current Biden… Read More
Illegal Immigration
U.S. mayors say they will take on migrants, but want five times more federal funding(The Center Square) – Denver City Councilmember Flo Alvidrez claimed earlier this month that her city is doing more than its share of carrying the burden when it comes to… Read More
Courts
An ‘activist organization,’ not a school: Father files $3 million lawsuit alleging discrimination against heterosexuals, cisgendered in Denver Public SchoolsClaiming his young sons are inundated with “LGBTQIA+” pride flags at school but can’t respond in kind, a father is suing a Colorado school district claiming the practice discriminates against… Read More
Public Education
Denver schools adopt ‘language justice’ policy to allow non-English speakers to use native languages(The Center Square) – The Denver school district is among the first in the country to adopt a “language justice” policy as a “long term goal.” The district would encourage… Read More
Public Education
Denver students protest district leadership after more school violenceDroves of Denver students skipped class to protest what they say has been the district’s inadequate response to school violence. Students of Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College, a public… Read More
Public Education
Study: Denver charter schools yield greater return on taxpayer investment(The Center Square) – Denver’s charter schools are more cost effective in teaching reading and math and result in a greater return on taxpayer investment than traditional public schools, according… Read More
Public Education
Special education director for Denver Public Schools placed on leave for undisclosed reasons, faced past allegations under different nameThe special education director of Denver Public Schools was placed on administrative leave Wednesday, nine years after being accused of sexual harassment as a principal using a different first name. Read More
Courts
‘They’re trying to hide the ball.’ Denver school district appeals court order to release video of closed-door meeting following shootingA judge ruled last week that the Denver Public Schools board violated state law when it held a closed-door meeting, and the district must now release the recording to the… Read More
Courts
Lawsuit claims Colorado, Denver laws on ‘sidewalk counseling’ unconstitutional(The Center Square) – Colorado and the cities of Englewood and Denver face a lawsuit for a law and its enforcement regarding speech outside of abortion clinics. Wendy Faustin, assisted… Read More
Public Education
‘It’s just unacceptable’: The border crisis is overwhelming schools in some of America’s most populated cities(Daily Caller News Foundation) – The crisis at the southern border is overwhelming school systems in several metropolitan areas of the country, according to multiple reports. New York City, Miami-Dade… Read More
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