Author: Nicole C. Brambila
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Department of Homeland Security to send team to Denver to assess immigrant crisis
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is expected to deploy a team to assess the influx of immigrants from South and Central America that has overwhelmed the city of Denver since December, the White House said Thursday. Jon Ewing, a Denver Human Services spokesperson, confirmed that city officials will meet with the U.S. Department of…
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How much will endorsement by teachers union help DPS candidates?
About 70 percent of voters are likely to cast votes for candidates endorsed by the Denver Classroom Teachers Association, but 71 percent of voters are dissatisfied with the all union-backed school board. So, what could this possibly mean for Denver voters who head to the polls next month? In short, it’s complicated. “I think Denver…
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Denver school board candidates talk SROs, transportation, declining enrollment | DENVER VOTERS GUIDE
Denver Public Schools Board of Education candidates this week discuss the return of school resource officers (SRO), whether a mil levy for transportation is needed and the effects of declining enrollment. In just four weeks, voters will decide who represent them on the school board. The Denver Gazette asked the field of eight candidates a…
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Denver sees third wave of immigrants, officials blame Texas busing program
Nine buses from Texas unloaded hundreds of immigrants on Sunday, prompting panic and a change of tactics among officials who for months have grappled with an influx – and multiple waves – of new arrivals that threaten the city’s shelter capacity. The new wave prompted the city to cut down the length of stay at…
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‘Delay and obfuscation’: Denver schools’ pattern of response to records requests | ANALYSIS
In the weeks after two East High School deans were shot – when the public was clamoring for and demanding answers – The Denver Gazette submitted more than two dozen records requests to Denver Public Schools to shed light on the district’s response. The Denver Gazette also wanted to better understand the scope of student…