DPS Drops Plan To Make PE, Art Electives
The Denver Board of Education will vote on the district’s new recommendation at its meeting Thursday.
Homeless College Kids Now Have Easier Time Getting In-State Tuition
Up until now, homeless students had to use their parents’ address as proof of their residency in Colorado. That created a lot of problems.
San Luis Valley HS Students Get Access To Grants For Adams State
The college’s dual enrollment arrangements with high schools give students a head start on earning the college credits they need for a degree.
Colorado 3rd Highest In US for Student Suspensions
That rate here is a little more than 7,000 students per 100,000. Only the District of Columbia and Rhode Island have higher rates.
JeffCo Teachers, District Reach Tentative Deal
The contract includes a 2 percent pay raise for teachers, in addition to a one-time 2 percent raise next fiscal year.
Five Struggling Aurora Schools Get OK For Improvement Plan
The state approval means the schools will have some leeway when it comes to district and state policies.
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.
