Denver Public Schools
Colorado’s largest school district has opened 28 new autism center-based programs in the past 2 years.
The board approved an agreement Thursday with an outside law firm to represent it in matters regarding the superintendent’s contract. The cost? $1,000 an hour for a partner at the firm and $550 an hour for an associate attorney.
Board Vice President Monica Hunter has been accused of allegedly using a derogatory term to refer to a Jewish board member. She denies it.
School board Vice President Monica Hunter denies allegations that she used derogatory language when referring to a Jewish board member.
Board Vice President Monica Hunter has been accused of allegedly using antisemitic language and member DJ Torres has been accused of missing multiple meetings, among other allegations.
The board discussed several alleged policy violations Wednesday, including that Monica Hunter allegedly used antisemitic language and DJ Torres missed meetings. Hunter and Torres have said the claims are baseless and exaggerated.
Board President Xóchitl Gaytán accused Monica Hunter of using antisemitic language and DJ Torres of missing meetings, among other allegations. Hunter and Torres said the accusations are baseless and exaggerated.
The impending purchase comes at a time of rising popularity for career and technical education nationwide.
John F. Kennedy High, Oakland Elementary, Rocky Mountain Prep Noel, and Academy 360 earned or maintained higher preliminary state ratings this year.
Marrero, who recently met behind closed doors with the school board to discuss tensions between them, revealed his favorite DPS school and spent time with Mayor Mike Johnston.
The comparison comes as Superintendent Alex Marrero’s future with Denver Public Schools has been questioned. He says he’s committed to Denver and is developing a new strategic plan for 2030.
"We need more of this in general,” one board member said.
Superintendent Alex Marrero had expressed concerns about what he said was an attempt by the board to create a “parallel legal advisory system.”
As Denver Public Schools faces funding pressures, the school board voted Thursday to put a $44 million mill levy override on the Nov. 3 ballot.
The Denver school board doesn’t usually meet in July, but held a special meeting Monday morning because of a recent conflict between Superintendent Alex Marrero and the board.
When students audition for a spot at Denver School of the Arts, Shawn Hann looks for potential, positivity, and kindness.
The fate of four other vacant Denver school buildings is still up in the air.
Despite the district soliciting applications, no charter schools applied to serve as replacements for low-performing district-run schools that might close.
Among his concerns: that the board is getting too involved in administrative matters and that he’s in the crosshairs of disputes between members.
Miami-Dade County’s school board whittled its pool of applicants down to six semifinalists, the Miami Herald reported. Marrero was not one of them.