Frequently asked

New Denver teacher contract: We answer the most common questions about the tentative pact
Colorado

Updated 1 day ago

resentment and hurt

Colorado

Updated 24 hours ago

‘We are all educators:’ How the teachers strike opened at a rift at one Denver middle school network that will take time to mend

bonus

Colorado

2 days ago

Aurora school district numbers shows some positive results from hard-to-staff bonus

in the weeds

Colorado

2 days ago

What exactly is in Denver’s new teacher pay deal? Here’s the nitty-gritty

the return

Colorado

3 days ago

An innovative elementary school — a product of Denver education reform — tries to get back to normal post-strike

Denver teacher strike

reaction

Colorado

February 14, 2019

Empowered, tired, and better off: Victorious teachers reflect on Denver strike

Denver educators described empowerment, fatigue, relief, and in some cases residual frustration Thursday after the end of the three-day teacher strike that threw…

chatter

Colorado

February 14, 2019

Praise and education political points: How Colorado is responding to the end of Denver’s teacher strike

The reactions began as soon as the deal was announced, with a tweet from Gov. Jared Polis expressing relief that the labor dispute between the…

reunion

Colorado

February 14, 2019

Jubilation, and some confusion, as Denver schools begin their post-strike recovery

Students are welcoming their teachers back this morning, on what is certain to be an unusual day in Denver schools. Here's how you can tell us your post-strike story.

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Unmet needs

Colorado

February 14, 2019

A social worker in every grade? Perhaps for 10 Colorado elementary schools

Educators, parents, and social workers told of students struggling with depression, younger and younger children attempting suicide, and youths ending up in prison. A bill…

Planning mode

Colorado

February 14, 2019

As lawmakers consider major preschool expansion, Colorado providers want more than just extra seats

With Gov. Jared Polis’ plan to expand Colorado’s state-funded preschool program, many early childhood educators are hoping for more flexibility along with new slots.

it's a deal

Colorado

Updated

Strike over: Denver school district, teachers union sign tentative pact raising teacher pay

Teachers will see significant raises and a more traditional pay system, while the district keeps incentives for educators at high-poverty schools.

community's choice

Colorado

February 13, 2019

Adams 14 board selected its neighbor district to be its external manager

The State Board of Education now gets final say, and must decide whether or not to approve Mapleton as external manager for Adams 14.

Early Childhood

Strike looming

Colorado

February 7, 2019

Denver’s district-run preschools could be closed next week. We have answers to your questions.

Here are more details about preschool cancellations in Denver if district teachers go on strike next week.

Strike impact

Colorado

February 6, 2019

No school for district preschool students if Denver teachers strike

If Denver teachers strike next week, classes will be canceled for about 5,000 preschoolers who attend district schools.

Tax Credits

Colorado

February 1, 2019

Seeking a pay bump for early childhood teachers, Colorado advocates look to the tax code

A tax credit for early childhood teachers is one of three pieces of early childhood tax legislation under consideration in Colorado this year.

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reaction

Colorado

February 14, 2019

Empowered, tired, and better off: Victorious teachers reflect on Denver strike

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police presence

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New studies point to a big downside for schools bringing in more police

Two new studies are among the first research to directly link more police to worse academic outcomes for students.

teacher prep

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Report: Tennessee’s teacher prep programs are doing a better job, but graduating fewer educators

The state's 40 teacher prep programs maintain or improve their scores on a new report card.