State education officials announced in June that Colorado will stop administering the PARCC exams, standardized tests that are used in multiple states to assess student and school achievement of Common Core standards in math and language arts.
Community Issues
Learn About Quebec/Syracuse Plans at Sept. Meetings
City projects are underway to redesign Quebec and Syracuse streets from Stapleton to Lowry.
Kids Cook for a Cause
To raise funds for lunch debt accrued by DPS students across the district, Cattivella restaurant owner/chef Elise Wiggins and her partner Rachel Chaparro of Grace and Sky Homes hosted a cooking class for children on August 5.
Food Drive Sept. 30 – Oct. 9
Six years ago, agents at New Perspective Real Estate (NPRE) decided to do a food drive to give back to the community.
Letter to the Editor
Awhile back, I was sitting outside a coffee shop sipping an iced latte after a run.
SUN September Events
The 14th Annual Stapleton Kickball Tournament has been postponed indefinitely.
A Letter from Our Community Leaders
We are deeply disturbed by the escalation of hateful sentiment and shocked and horrified by the events in Charlottesville, Virginia.
What’s in a Name?
“KKKpleton” is the name Denver activist Aaron Johnson prefers to use when he talks about the neighborhood others call Stapleton.
Face to Face with Human Rights Issues
Fazal Sheikh’s portraits convey more than just faces; they tell the stories of people surviving and triumphing over unimaginable hardships.
Understanding School Choice: Denver Style
If the “word salad” of education jargon leaves you confused, you’re not alone.
Neighbors Vote NO on Noise Wall
By a majority of 74 percent, neighbors along Martin Luther King Boulevard east of Ironton Street have voted against having noise walls installed when MLK is extended to Peoria Street.
No Cash Needed With RTD’s New “MyRide” Card
Transit riders can now stop fumbling for loose change when boarding RTD vehicles.