75 Math Fellows to be hired by Denver Public Schools
As part of its effort to improve student achievement in Far Northeast Denver, Denver Public Schools is hiring 75 math fellows at seven schools to lead daily small group tutoring for students in 4th,...
View ArticleDenver Public Schools receive federal grants
Millions of dollars of grants, awarded through the 21st Century Community Learning Center Program, will benefit students and families at 19 DPS schools. The grants will provide learning centers to...
View ArticleDPS Foundation raises nearly $900,000
The Denver Public Schools Foundation hosted its 10th Anniversary Achieve Gala on April 24, generating nearly $900,000 to support DPS students and schools. In honor of the 10th Anniversary Achieve Gala,...
View ArticleDPS Middle School class does own version of Project Runway
A class from Morey Middle School, (part of Denver Public Schools), is doing their own version of Project Runway and will visit the DAM at 11 a.m. May 10 for inspiration. They will work with the art...
View ArticleDenver Scholarship Foundation announces record number of scholarships to...
The Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) announced 878 new graduates of Denver Public Schools (DPS) have qualified for its scholarship next year, creating the largest incoming class of DSF Scholars...
View ArticleDPS Superintendent Tom Boasberg to visit classrooms, guest teach
Throughout the rest of the school year, Denver Public Schools (DPS) Superintendent Tom Boasberg will visit several classrooms at schools across the city, guest-teaching and giving teachers and students...
View ArticleAnna and John J. Sie Foundation donates $1 million to DSST Public Schools
DSST Public Schools (DSST) announced that it has received a $1 million gift from the Anna and John J. Sie Foundation to fund the charter school network’s Teacher Career Pathway program. This program is...
View ArticleWest Denver Prep expands, announces new name
West Denver Prep announced Saturday that their charter school network has changed its name to STRIVE Preparatory Schools. The change comes as the charter network grows from four schools to seven. Two...
View ArticleDPS opens two new schools in West Denver; secures multi-million dollar...
On Aug. 20 at 10:30 am, Denver Public Schools Superintendent Tom Boasberg will celebrate two new, district-run schools opening this fall in West Denver. The celebration will take place at West High...
View ArticleDenver will have two fewer charter schools than expected next fall
Denver’s list of charter school options is shrinking by two. Northeast Academy has notified Denver Public Schools that it will close its doors in May, and surrender its charter. The Montbello-area...
View ArticleDPS hiring to expand Denver Math Fellows tutoring program citywide
Denver Public Schools announced today it will expand its Denver Math Fellows Program to reach thousands more students with focused math tutoring in 2013-14. The city-wide expansion of the program was...
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Audio: DPS student thanks teachers
Elicia Dennis/DPS Foundation Sometimes we forget. Discussion over how to improve education is important but sometimes we forget to stop and consider the power of good teachers. We forget to say thank...
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KIPP Colorado hires new executive director
Kimberlee Sia (KIPP Colorado) Kimberlee Sia has been named executive director of KIPP Colorado’s three state charter schools, the organization announced Thursday. In her new position, Sia will oversee...
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Former Lieutenant Governor O’Brien considers bid for Denver school board
Barbara O’Brien (Denver Post file photo) Former Lt. Gov. Barbara O’Brien is considering running for an at-large seat on the board of Denver Public Schools. O’Brien told The Denver Post today that she...
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Denver First Lady, Denver International Airport partner to display local...
First Lady Mary Louise Lee pictured with several of the winning artists. Left to right: Jordan Brown, Kaitlyn Boehm, Hannah Wales, Natasha Clements, First Lady of Denver Mary Louise Lee, Sierra Curdts,...
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District judge finds DPS innovation plans not appropriate for two campuses...
Denver Post file photo Denver Public Schools did not adhere to the intent of a state law when giving two new schools in the Stapleton area “innovation” status, according to a district court judge...
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Campaign manager files IRS complaint against group in race for Denver Public...
Community Campaigns for Educational Justice website before change The campaign manager for a Denver Public Schools candidate has filed an IRS complaint against Students for Education Reform, claiming...
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U.S. District Court decision considers argument on ‘mutual consent’
Tom Boasberg, Denver Public Schools superintendentDenver Public Schools is celebrating a recent U.S. District Court decision that dismisses part of a teacher’s lawsuit that claims breach of contract...
View ArticleColorado Department of Education grants $1.47 million to spur teacher...
The Colorado Department of Education awarded the Colorado Boettcher Teacher Residency and Teach for America each $1.47 million in grants.
View ArticlePoll: Coloradans maintain support for teachers to carry guns in schools
About half of Colorado voters support allowing teachers and school officials to carry guns in schools, according to a Quinnipiac poll released Wednesday. The latest results reflect similar views to...
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