The largest and most diverse district in DPS, northeast Denver, was without a school board representative from mid-February to late April.
Schools/Education
Sexting: It’s more common than you’d think
After seeing the number of kids going through the justice system, attorney Karen Steinhauser, started her free educational talk, “It’s not the 70s anymore.” The talk covers legal issues that affect young adults, particularly sexting.
Roots Elementary: Offering Individualized Learning
As adults, we like to say “age doesn’t matter” to avoid being stereotyped. To the people behind Roots Elementary School in northeast Park Hill, the same can be said for children.
Winning Season for DSST: Stapleton Mock Trial Team
SST: Stapleton High School Mock Trial Team has consistently been a force to be reckoned with.
DPS Selects New Board Director
More than 20 people applied for the unpaid position to represent and improve schools in Northeast Denver.
2016 SchoolChoice Results Are Out
More Denver Public Schools students received their first choice school this year.
Amy Bringedahl Settles in at Northfield
Newly selected Principal Amy Bringedahl is settling in at Northfield High School and establishing what needs to be done before the 2016-17 school year.
Creating Community with Music
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.
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.