Denver Discovery School has chosen a new leader, in the wake of several months of instability. Pam Kirk comes to the Stapleton middle school with nearly five years of experience as the leader of Asbury Elementary, in south Denver, which was a great training ground for the 15-year Denver Public Schools veteran.
Although most of Denver is experiencing a concerning decline in new student enrollment, northeast Denver, and particularly Stapleton, is a continued area of growth for Denver Public Schools.
In the fall of 2017, Stapleton United Neighbors solicited feedback both in person (Dec. 11, 2017) and electronically via an online form (Nov. 14–Dec.9).
The figures in the map speak for themselves, but for those who prefer words: segregation persists in Northeast Denver schools, even in 2018.
Cell towers began popping up across the landscape in the mid-’90s. Now, as wireless communications continue to evolve, “small cell” installations will proliferate on city streets. The cause? Massive increases in mobile data demands and the need to densify networks. Verizon representatives say industry projections are for a fivefold increase in data demand by 2021.
The project to widen I-70 from I-25 to Chambers Road, the Central 70 Project, reached a milestone in November when CDOT reached agreement with Kiewit Meridiam Partners (KMP) on a complex public-private partnership (P3) for building, operating and maintaining the 10-mile stretch of highway.
As Denver metro housing prices continue to rise, so also does the community focus on affordable housing. The Front Porch offers this overview of recent activities affecting affordable housing in northeast Denver.
Tricia Chinn Campbell feels moms should be a little selfish. As the mother of two, Campbell knows it can be challenging for moms to take time to focus on their own needs. She also knows that school fundraisers are always popping up, so she found a way to benefit Colorado schools while also benefiting moms.
What’s Next?” is the question we’ve heard since the Dec. 11 community-wide listening sessions about keeping or changing the Stapleton name. Five organizations that contribute to the community in different ways sponsored the two sessions, one afternoon and one evening, to get a sense of community views on the subject. All five organizations have Stapleton associated with their names.
The Front Porch sat down with newly elected District 4 school board member, Jennifer Bacon, to discuss her recent election win and her priorities. Bacon was supported by the teachers’ union, which opposes many recent board reforms implemented around school choice, accountability and school closure. The following interview has been edited and condensed.
The Department of Public Health and Environment at the City and County of Denver welcomed the Stapleton Community into the Sustainable Neighborhood Network on Dec. 20, 2017.
Recent reports about widespread sexual harassment in entertainment, politics and newsrooms have captured the attention of the nation. In response, the #metoo movement has burgeoned on social media, with women affected by sexual harassment speaking up about abuses they’ve suffered, many after years of scared silence.
