Author: DAVID MULLEN The Gazette
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Denver Public Schools’ Superintendent explains where money saved by job cuts will go
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Denver Public Schools’ Superintendent Alex Marrero provided insight into the district’s reorganization plan Thursday evening and explained where the $9 million the district will save by cutting over 70 jobs will go. Marrero told the district’s board of education during an executive session that the $9 million – or 6.8% of the general fund –…
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Denver Public Schools to cut over 75 jobs
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Denver Public Schools will cut 76 positions from its central office, a move that will save the district $9 million, according to a letter from Superintendent Alex Marrero. In the letter, Marrero said 15 of the positions are executive-level jobs. He cited declining enrollment for the cuts. “Our imperative has been to keep cuts as far…
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Noon, evening rallies push for abortion rights at state Capitol
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Justine Sandoval has been fighting for abortion rights for more than a decade. Throughout her time as an activist, she has spoken at and organized hundreds of abortion rights rallies. But she knew a battle would ensue if the U.S. Supreme Court targeted Roe v. Wade. On Monday night, she learned about the high court’s…
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Denver Public Schools tells employees they can’t advocate for innovation zone bill the district opposes
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Denver Public Schools leadership team told its school leaders they cannot contradict the district’s stance on any pending legislation at the state Capitol while at work or using district resources, according to a letter obtained by The Denver Gazette. DPS also said employees may not engage in legislative advocacy without first seeking their supervisor’s permission. …
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Todd Saliman named president of University of Colorado
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The University of Colorado Board of Regents voted unanimously Wednesday to confirm Todd Saliman as the next president of the school’s four campus system. “With the regents behind you, you can and will be able to accomplish a great deal to (move) this university forward,” Regent Jack Kroll said following the vote, held at the…
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Todd Saliman expected to be named president of University of Colorado
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The University of Colorado’s board of regents is expected to name Todd Saliman the next president of the school’s four-campus system on Wednesday. The regents will hold a special meeting at 12:30 p.m. at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The public portion of the meeting is slatted to begin 30 minutes later, according…
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NCAR fire was human-caused, investigators seek tips
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Investigators have determined that the NCAR fire was human caused, and the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in identifying a suspect. The blaze ignited March 26 near Bear Canyon Trail along the Boulder Open Space Mountain Parks property south of the National Center for Atmospheric Research. The fire caused thousands of people…
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Todd Saliman lays out vision for University of Colorado
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Todd SalimanCourtesy of the University of Colorado Todd Saliman, who is seeking to become the next president of the University of Colorado, laid out his plan for changing how Coloradans view higher education institutions during a public forum Tuesday at CU Denver. Saliman said building and regaining trust across the state will help address and…
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DPS awarded more than $500k for mental health services
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Denver Public Schools secured funding of more than $500,000 that will go towards strengthening and expanding the district’s mental health services in its 200-plus schools. The $596,200 grant was awarded to the district by the Caring for Denver Foundation and will assist in the district’s ongoing initiative to enhance mental health services to its students. “These…
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State ed board to consider restoring authority to Adams 14, insist on oversight
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The Colorado State Board of Education showed it was open to restoring some authority to Adams County School District 14 on Thursday and opted to give the district six more weeks to develop a plan that outlines a partnership with a partial manager that will assist district leadership in a turnaround effort. The notion goes…
