Police, DPS Tell Students: Be Careful With Fake Guns
“If you were in the position of law enforcement, would you know the difference?” asked Michael Eaton, DPS’ chief of security.
How A ‘Stubborn’ Student’s Secret Recording Led To Calls For School Board Resignations
Ponderosa High School Student Grace Davis ignites a storm over the way she says she was treated by leaders of the Douglas County school board.
Teachers Union Questions Charter School Relationships With For-Profit Company
The union is demanding Denver Public Schools halt the expansion of charter schools until district leaders can ensure taxpayer money is not going to for-profit corporations.
More Colorado High Schoolers Enrolling In College Courses
Nearly a third of Colorado’s 11th and 12th graders took “dual enrollment” classes last year, which is an increase of 15 percent over the previous year.
In Colorado, School Funding Lags Despite A Booming Economy
A 1992 constitutional amendment caps tax revenue and gives voters the final say on tax increases. Critics say that limits education spending.
Advocacy Group Sees Denver Schools Progress, With Much Work Yet To Be Done
There is still a significant racial/ethnic gap in college enrollment. ACT test scores have also stagnated.
DPS Teachers Give ‘Pay-For-Performance’ System A Mixed Grade
Teachers found the “Pro Comp” system overly complex and think their evaluation ratings are too subjective to be tied to pay.
Semi-Automatics Are Already Used By School Police. So Why The Uproar In Douglas County?
The answer comes down to who has access to the guns. Many sworn police officers who provide school security already do. In Douglas County, non-sworn security officers soon will.
Student Accuses School Board Members Of Bullying After Teacher Turnover Protest
The Douglas County school board asks for an investigation after the student recorded a confrontation with the board president and vice president.
Semi-Automatic Rifles Purchased For Douglas County Schools Security Raise Eyebrows
The eight members of the armed patrol division who could access the weapons are a small part of the district’s security team.
Parents Sue Douglas County Schools, Seek Vouchers For Religious Education
The lawsuit seeks to frame the case as a federal civil rights action.
End Indian Mascots In Colo. Public Schools, Governor’s Panel Says
Colorado’s legislature failed to pass a bill last year that would have required tribal approval for public schools to keep using Native American mascots.
In Rural Eaton, Students Take Lead On Whether To Remove Indian Mascot
Eaton is one of 38 Colorado schools that has an Indian mascot. A state commission will report next week on what communities think about their mascots.
Student Data Privacy Bill Advances In Colo. State House
“Once privacy is lost, it is impossible almost to get it back,” said the ACLU of Colorado’s Denise Maes, who testified in favor of the bill.
Charter School Advocates Back Bill To Equalize Funding
On average, Colorado’s district-run schools receive about 20 percent more funding than independently-run charter schools.
CU Boulder Promises In-State Students Their Tuition Won’t Rise
Incoming and current freshmen will see a one-time increase, then no more tuition hikes during their four years.
