Melanie Asmar

Melanie Asmar

Bureau Chief, Chalkbeat Colorado

Melanie Asmar covers Denver Public Schools. Write her at masmar@chalkbeat.org.

The impending purchase comes at a time of rising popularity for career and technical education nationwide.

But Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova said “too many students are still attending schools that are struggling to meet their needs.”

John F. Kennedy High, Oakland Elementary, Rocky Mountain Prep Noel, and Academy 360 earned or maintained higher preliminary state ratings this year.

More than 1 in 4 Colorado students missed 10% or more of their school days in 2025-26, according to new state data. Look up your district's data in our searchable table.

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.

Jeffco Public Schools is asking voters to consider $133 million in tax increases as the district faces a looming budget shortfall.

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.

Use our searchable table to see the percentage of students in your school or district who met expectations in math and literacy.

Summer EBT provides eligible families with $120 per child in grocery money when school is out. But 35% didn’t redeem it last year, state data shows.