It was a typical day at the Charles Burrell Visual and Performing Arts Campus in northwest Aurora. Students in a high school global studies class were creating visual representations of genocide. Middle school social studies students were carving an ancient language into clay tablets. And elementary school kids were learning choreography to a song designed to inspire confidence and empowerment.
Schools/Education
Denver Promised to Expand and Diversify its Elite Public Arts School. It Hasn’t Happened Yet
Tenth graders in tights, cravats, and lacy breeches performed Moliére on a recent weeknight,...
Northfield High School Reaches Milestone Graduation Rate
Northfield High School has reached a milestone graduation rate of 98%, according to a report released in January from the Colorado Department of Education.
Front Porch Updates
This month: A ‘Shared Street’ in Central Park; It’s Time to Think About Spring Trees; Aurora Library Doubles in Size; Local Breweries Join Support for The Blue Bench; Redefining the Future of Public Education; A Colorful World; and Openings and Closings.
Denver Schools Step Up to Fill Food Gaps for Families
Schools and community organizations across Denver and Aurora are seeing more families who need help putting food on the table this holiday season. The outpouring of support has come in different ways, from students volunteering, creative canned food drives, and some neighborly competition.
NW Aurora and NE Denver Openings and Closings
The holidays are in full swing at Stanley Marketplace plus more openings and a closing.
Front Porch Updates
This month: Park Hill Park Opens; A New ‘People-Focused’ Homeless Campus in Aurora; Denver Mayor Johnston’s 2026 Budget Adopted; New Development in Lowry; Times Up for Drivers with Expired Plates; and DPS SchoolChoice Opens in December.
New Law Takes Cellphones Out of the Classroom
After years of students and teachers navigating varied cellphone rules, a new Colorado law requires school districts to implement straightforward policies for distraction-free learning.
Denver Public Schools Tests K-9 Pilot Program
Fans at sporting events within Denver Public Schools are encountering an extra layer of security this semester: K-9 dogs on duty.
School Board Candidates Make Pitch to Voters at NE Denver Forum
Editor's Note: Candidate Deborah Sims Fard has dropped out of the race. Her name will still appear...
East High School Celebrates 150 Years
Denver’s oldest high school marked its 150th anniversary with a lively celebration on the steps of...
Isabella Bird Selected as DPS Gifted and Talented Magnet School
After a lengthy application process, Denver Public Schools (DPS) has selected Isabella Bird Community School as a magnet site for highly gifted and talented (HGT) students.












