The Flobots rock band visited Northfield High School in March to inspire students to think of ways they can use music to create community. Through sharing their personal stories and engaging the students to sing together, they showed the power of music to bring people together.
Schools/Education
Discovering the Power of Female Friendships
Seventh-grade girls at McAuliffe International School in Park Hill recently formed G.E.M.S., Girls Engaging Mentally and Socially. Through strong female friendships, the girls have become empowered to tackle issues they face in middle school like social media, relationships and peer pressure.
DPS Board Announces Ten Finalists for Vacant Board Seat
Ten finalists have been selected for Denver Public Schools Board Director of District 4, representing northeast Denver.
DPS Narrows Board Candidates from 22 to 10
Denver Public Schools Board of Education has a vacancy for District 4. Read the list of 10 finalists and their statements why they want the position.
Apps for DPS School Board Director Due Tomorrow
After Landri Taylor’s resignation, Denver Public School is seeking the next School Board Director.
Northfield Principal Announced, Amy Bringedahl
Read highlights from an interview with the newly selected Northfield High School Principal, Amy Bringedahl, who will begin the 2016-17 school year.
NE Denver School Board Rep Resigns
Landri Taylor has resigned from the Denver School Board because he and his wife plan to move out of the district and be closer to their children and grandchildren.
Ditch YouTube, Learn in Person at Colorado Free University
Colorado Free University offers adult education and opportunities for the community to teach.
Inspire Ele. School Opening Delayed One Year
Stapleton’s newest elementary school, Inspire, will open in fall 2017, not fall 2016 as originally planned.
Two Finalists Announced for Northfield High School Principal
Northfield High School is a few final steps away from having a new principal to begin the 2016-17 school year. The two finalists were introduced to the community at a meet and greet on Tuesday. How did they compare?
Your neighbors are talking — about race
Why is it important to talk about race? NE Denver residents had honest discussions at two events in January to better understand race and equity in our community.
High School Musical: McAuliffe Students Take the Stage Feb. 23-25
More than 100 seventh-graders at McAuliffe will perform in the the teen/romantic comedy musical, High School Musical.