Author: Nicole C. Brambila
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U.S. Department of Education recognizes academic achievement four Colorado schools | CLASSNOTES
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The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday recognized four Colorado schools out of more than 300 nationally for the campus’ overall academic performance or progress closing persistent achievement gaps. The following Colorado schools were honored as National Blue Ribbon Schools: ? Cedaredge Middle School, Delta County Joint District No. 50 ? Dennison Elementary School, Jefferson…
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Denver Public Schools releases first progress report, highlights successes
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Denver Public Schools released its first report on achievements under the new reorganization model, highlighting several key initiatives including the district’s four-year graduation rate, attendance and education achievement, among other things. The report, released Monday, is an update to the district’s strategic road map. Released last August, the strategic road map was a district reset…
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Colorado’s universal Pre-K program nears 60% enrollment — below expectations
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Colorado’s inaugural universal Pre-K program has enrolled nearly 60% of the state’s 4-year-olds, just short of what early education experts say is necessary to bestow universal status. “Seventy percent is kind of a minimum we use,” said Steven Barnett, director of the National Institute for Early Education Research. “If you’re not 70% you can’t really…
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Infectious disease docs: Respiratory illness season this year unlikely to see COVID-19 spikes of the past
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COVID-19 cases are eking up in Colorado, but local infectious disease doctors aren’t worried – yet. The reason? This isn’t 2020. While three years ago infectious disease experts were grappling to understand how the novel coronavirus was transmitted, today health officials have a number of tools in their arsenal: COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, prior infections…
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Denver school board race attracts crowded field
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Nine candidates – including two directors seeking re-election – are vying for a seat on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education this November. The candidate field includes at least three former teachers and a principal, a security expert, a business owner and a long-time district volunteer. With three of seven seats on the ballot…
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Gabby Giffords to Denver residents: Gun violence survivors should share story
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To make change, survivors of gun violence need to be able to share their story. That was the message Friday during an event in Denver held by former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords of Arizona, who briefly spoke to survivors of gun violence. “My recovery is daily,” said Giffords, 53. “I have not lost my voice.”…
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Poll finds likely voters hold unfavorable view of Denver school board
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With election season approaching, a recent poll has found voters hold a more favorable opinion of the newly sworn in mayor than the city’s school board – which for months has been embroiled in multiple controversies. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston enjoys a favorable popularity rating among 71% of likely voters compared to 30% for the Denver…
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McAuliffe principal files wrongful termination lawsuit
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Former McAuliffe International Principal Kurt Dennis on Tuesday filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against Denver Public Schools. Filed in federal court, the 31-page lawsuit alleges that the district acted inappropriately when terminating Dennis’ employment in July. Dennis’ firing, the complaint alleges, was in retaliation for speaking to the media about policies that allow “violent students…
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Denver Health officials: Words matter when discussing substance abuse
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Walter Boyd has struggled with drug addiction for most of his 57 years. It wasn’t until a shelter worker during the COVID-19 pandemic connected Boyd – whose health, without medication, deteriorated while homeless – to services at Denver Health. “There’s still a lot of people on the street that need help,” said Boyd, who is…
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Anderson doubles down on racism comments on McAuliffe principal’s use of seclusion rooms
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In a press conference on Aug. 31, Denver Public Schools Board of Education Vice President, Auon’tai M. Anderson, addresses the ongoing investigation into McAuliffe International School that saw the firing of principal Kurt Dennis. Tom Hellauer tom.hellauer@denvergazette.comTomHellauertom.hellauer@denvergazette.comhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a3dc80c0a9d47d671f1f3da872cc0a06?s=100&d=mm&r=g Denver Public Schools Board of Education Vice President Auon’tai Anderson doubled down Thursday on assertions that race alone…
