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Denver Board of Education

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    May 15, 2012

    Test cheating? DPS asks state to review state test scores at two schools for possible cheating

    The Colorado Department of Education is conducting an investigation into possible cheating at two schools in Denver where a review of state test results showed "statistical irregularities," according to a press release just sent out by Denver Public Schools. DPS doesn't identify the schools, but Edu ... More >>

  • News

    September 30, 2010

    Readers praise Westword's coverage of school-board member Andrea Merida

    The Colorado Department of Education is conducting an investigation into possible cheating at two schools in Denver where a review of state test results showed "statistical irregularities," according to a press release just sent out by Denver Public Schools. DPS doesn't identify the schools, but Edu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2010

    Michael Bennet DPS deal hits the New York Times

    ​If you thought Michael Bennet's Regal Cinema deal for Philip Anschutz was complicated, just try to wrap your brain around the Denver Public Schools financing deal he arranged in 2008. The New York Times did, and just published "Exotic Deals Put Denver Schools Deeper in Debt." Here's the star ... More >>

  • News

    July 22, 2010

    Crips burned down the Holly in Bloods territory, but can peace emerge from the ashes in northeast Park Hill?

    ​If you thought Michael Bennet's Regal Cinema deal for Philip Anschutz was complicated, just try to wrap your brain around the Denver Public Schools financing deal he arranged in 2008. The New York Times did, and just published "Exotic Deals Put Denver Schools Deeper in Debt." Here's the star ... More >>

  • News

    May 14, 2009

    Send North High's principal to detention

    ​If you thought Michael Bennet's Regal Cinema deal for Philip Anschutz was complicated, just try to wrap your brain around the Denver Public Schools financing deal he arranged in 2008. The New York Times did, and just published "Exotic Deals Put Denver Schools Deeper in Debt." Here's the star ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2009

    Wake-Up Call: Ward without end, and other long-running controversies

    News is busting out all over today -- and not just in Denver District Judge Larry Naves's courtroom, where Ward Churchill may take the stand in his case against the University of Colorado, now starting week two. Or on the Auraria campus, where veteran newshounds of the Rocky Mountain News will un ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2009

    Wake-Up Call: Batting clean-up before the legislative session

    Now that Michael Bennet has been named to take over for Ken Salazar in the U.S. Senate (no cowboy hat required), Colorado pols can get back to the business of running the state (at least until it's time to start running for whatever seat may be in play in 2010). Today, the Denver Board of Edu ... More >>

  • News

    December 6, 2007

    Life Skills Offers Last-Chance High

    Justin Martinez was raised in the school of hard knocks, but Life Skills is his last hope for a diploma.

  • News

    May 31, 2007

    North High’s Model Student

    This senior won't give DPS a gold star.

  • News

    May 10, 2001

    Hide and Seek

    How many search firms does it take to not find a new superintendent?

  • News

    April 12, 2001

    A Bad Rap

    Sticks and stones may break its bones, but can Teller Elementary's name hurt it?

  • News

    March 22, 2001

    Civics Disobedience

    A teacher at Thornton High School gets a lesson in social studies.

  • News

    March 1, 2001

    Summer School

    Four Denver schools plan to switch to a year-round schedule.

  • News

    December 14, 2000

    Cutting Class

    Denver schools will face a big budget crisis next year, and something's got to go.

  • News

    December 7, 2000

    Follow That Story

    The Lunch Hour

  • News

    August 10, 2000

    Language Barrier

    Denver Public Schools' bilingual-education policy is open to interpretation.

  • News

    May 4, 2000

    The First Step

    P.S.1's changing course leaves some people wondering what direction the charter school is taking.

  • News

    December 16, 1999

    Playtime Is Over

    Parents in northwest Denver finally got their school -- or did they?

  • News

    August 26, 1999

    School Haze

    After two assaults at Stedman Elementary School, parents are looking for answers.

  • News

    April 29, 1999

    !Atencion, Por Favor!

    Parents in northwest Denver say the school district doesn't listen--so they're making more noise.

  • News

    April 15, 1999

    The Denver Private School District

    Denver Public Schools considers privatizing its health and social services.

  • News

    April 30, 1998

    Letters

    Denver Public Schools considers privatizing its health and social services.

  • News

    April 23, 1998

    Zero for Conduct

    Teacher Joseph C'de Baca says Denver's public schools are failing Hispanic students--by passing those who don't deserve it.

  • News

    March 14, 1996

    Letters

    Teacher Joseph C'de Baca says Denver's public schools are failing Hispanic students--by passing those who don't deserve it.

  • News

    May 24, 1995

    D.C. POWER

    OUT-OF-STATE MONEY POURS INTO SUSAN CASEY'S CAMPAIGN.

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