/tags/denver-public-schools Denver Public Schools en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:43:30 GMT /news/2025-04-09/the-future-of-two-closing-denver-school-buildings-is-decided-the-fate-of-three-others-is-tbd The school closings are a way for the district to address declining enrollment. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:43:30 GMT /news/2025-04-09/the-future-of-two-closing-denver-school-buildings-is-decided-the-fate-of-three-others-is-tbd Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado /news/2025-03-12/judge-rejects-denver-public-schools-attempt-to-block-trump-ice-guidance DPS sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after immigration enforcement raids were carried out in February. The district said ICE actions hurt school attendance and spread fear among students and families. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:23:36 GMT /news/2025-03-12/judge-rejects-denver-public-schools-attempt-to-block-trump-ice-guidance Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado /news/2024-11-27/teachers-students-test-out-ai-in-colorado-classrooms Some Colorado schools are testing out the use of AI in their classrooms. So far, there’s been a mixed reaction from students and staff. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /news/2024-11-27/teachers-students-test-out-ai-in-colorado-classrooms Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat /news/2024-11-13/denver-superintendent-recommends-7-schools-for-closure-3-schools-for-partial-closure The district is proposing closures and consolidations to address enrollment declines and save nearly $30 million. The board will vote on the closures November 21st. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:27:23 GMT /news/2024-11-13/denver-superintendent-recommends-7-schools-for-closure-3-schools-for-partial-closure Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado /news/2024-11-08/the-catch-up-this-weeks-highlights-from-kuncs-newscast It was a busy week for news, but »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·'s The Catch-Up will get you up to date on the biggest stories from November 4 to 11. We know how busy life can be, and that it's not always possible to get your news on our airwaves (or from streaming us right here on our website), so use this article to stay in the know. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:15:59 GMT /news/2024-11-08/the-catch-up-this-weeks-highlights-from-kuncs-newscast Nikole Robinson Carroll, Beau Baker /news/2024-08-21/denver-school-board-seeks-changes-to-policy-in-addressing-declining-enrollment Earlier this summer, the Denver school board unanimously approved a new policy for when and how it would close schools to address declining enrollment. However, concerns from Superintendent Alex Marrero forced the board to revise it this month. Chalkbeat Colorado reporter Melanie Asmar said some of the changes are intended to make the process smoother for administrators, but not necessarily communities the schools are serving. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:04:32 GMT /news/2024-08-21/denver-school-board-seeks-changes-to-policy-in-addressing-declining-enrollment Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado /news/2024-05-01/denver-public-schools-works-to-improve-learning-experiences-for-black-students Black students in Denver Public Schools make up about 14% of the district's student population, yet data shows there hasn't been much progress on improving their experiences in the classroom. The district has been working to change that. Chalkbeat Colorado reporter Melanie Asmar joined »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·'s Michael Lyle, Jr. to get more details on those efforts. Wed, 01 May 2024 18:00:11 GMT /news/2024-05-01/denver-public-schools-works-to-improve-learning-experiences-for-black-students Michael Lyle /news/2024-03-27/the-la-raza-report-highlights-lack-of-equity-in-resources-for-latino-students-in-denver-public-schools Recent data from the La Raza Report, a report commissioned by Denver Public Schools, found that Latino students are under-resourced and the district has too few Latino teachers and leaders. Chalkbeat Colorado Reporter Melanie Asmar discussed the report and her story with »Ê¹ÚÍøַ’s Michael Lyle, Jr. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:57:50 GMT /news/2024-03-27/the-la-raza-report-highlights-lack-of-equity-in-resources-for-latino-students-in-denver-public-schools Michael Lyle /news/2023-08-22/cu-boulder-student-uses-her-voice-to-enact-change-in-schools-and-improve-representation The Sachs Foundation helped Dahni Austin of Boulder further her educational goals. She's one of 46 recipients selected for a competitive statewide scholarship. Austin was chosen for her impact in her community and school district through academic advocacy and work on a podcast. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:29:47 GMT /news/2023-08-22/cu-boulder-student-uses-her-voice-to-enact-change-in-schools-and-improve-representation /news/2023-07-26/news-brief-with-chalkbeat-denver-public-schools-releases-tape-of-closed-meeting-about-school-police Chalkbeat Colorado Bureau Chief Erica Meltzer joined us to discuss the Denver school board's unanimous vote last week to release a recording of a closed meeting in March about bringing police officers back into schools. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:17:54 GMT /news/2023-07-26/news-brief-with-chalkbeat-denver-public-schools-releases-tape-of-closed-meeting-about-school-police Nikole Robinson Carroll