Colorado education officials have been surprising the finalists in their classrooms.

'We really dedicated ourselves to the quality of daily instruction,' Principal Chris DeRemer said. “It’s not that fancy.”

The new public comment limits would restrict the topics speakers could talk about to those on the board’s meeting agenda.

The superintendent is expected to make school closure recommendations on Nov. 7 and the school board is set to vote on them Nov. 21.

Encuentra los resultados de tu escuela o distrito en nuestra gráfica interactiva.

Look up your school or district’s results in our searchable table.

Supporters say the ballot measure is about protecting parents’ rights. Opponents say it’s about private school vouchers.

Monday was the first day of school for more than 89,000 students in Denver Public Schools, Colorado’s largest district.

The change likely leaves less time for district officials to meet with students and families at schools recommended for closure.

The bond measure would pay for air conditioning, safety upgrades, theater and athletic facilities, a new school, technology, and more.