Denver News

Find Common Ground or Strike?

Find Common Ground or Strike?

DPS’s pay structure, ProComp, which offers incentives and bonuses in areas of particular concern to DPS, is a fundamental area of disagreement between the two sides. ProComp was initially negotiated in 1999, says Laura Lekowits, who was a DPS Board member at that time.

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Measles Exposure in Stapleton — Health Department Warning

Denver Public Health says to be alert for these measles symptoms 7 to 14 days after exposure (but up to 21 days):
• Fever, runny nose, red eyes that are sensitive to light and coughing.
• Two to four days after the first symptoms, a red rash appears on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
A person with measles is contagious for four days before and four days after the rash appears. Call the doctor’s office to tell them about your symptoms before going there to avoid exposing others.

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…NE News Updates

…NE News Updates

Kappa Housing, Inc. has received the tax credits needed to finance construction of a 70-unit senior housing project at Northfield and Central Park boulevards.

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2018 SPF–NE Denver Schools

2018 SPF–NE Denver Schools

The high interest in the annual unveiling of School Performance Framework (SPF) scores and the bright colors that draw attention to the rankings may tempt parents to draw conclusions about their child’s school beyond what the data is designed for.

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An Inspirational Opening

An Inspirational Opening

The Inspire Elementary community celebrated its new building on the Park Street Campus with a grand opening ceremony last month.

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Urban Farm Is Here To Stay

Urban Farm Is Here To Stay

After a long wait for a written agreement, The Urban Farm is excited its official partnership with the City of Denver is about to begin.

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Letters to the Editor

This month’s letters: DPS official explains methodology for number of new middle school seats needed. Inspire PTO President writes concerns about number of seats and transparency. A reader gives his reasons for supporting Proposition 112 on the upcoming ballot.

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All Souls’ Day: Celebrating the Dead

All Souls’ Day: Celebrating the Dead

On October 31, as much of our community is trick-or-treating, some among us will be thinking of their departed loved ones and preparing to celebrate All Souls’ Day—the Day of the Dead.

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