Count me among those who wouldn’t consider sending my child to a “red” school, a school that under Denver’s School Performance Framework, or SPF, is “accredited on probation.”
OpEd – Parents Need Information from DPS About School Quality
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Christie Gosch
OpEd – Addressing Racism is a Mental Health Priority
Addressing racism is a mental health priority. For far too long, we have ignored the mental health effects of violence and systemic racism on members of our society.
Save Yellowing Trees
If the leaves of your maple, oak and crabapple trees are turning lighter green or yellow and have dark green veins, it is because the soil is alkaline and the trees can’t absorb the needed iron. Read this to learn how you can save your trees.
Stapleton’s Name Will Change. What Will Be the New Name?
Seeing the massive change in community awareness of racism after George Floyd’s death, representatives of neighborhood groups and the city quickly started on the path toward a new name for the Stapleton neighborhood. At the same time, individuals in the community, through rallies and yard signs, are showing their support for the protests and for Black lives.
Covid-19 Denver Update
Though Denver was on target for hospitalizations, testing and positivity rates as of June 24, officials stated strongly that masks need to be worn “for the foreseeable future.”
CO Among First in Nation to Enact Legislation Law Enforcement Integrity Act
With Gov. Polis’ signing of the Law Enforcement Accountability and Integrity Act on June 19, Colorado became the first state in the nation to implement comprehensive police reform since the brutal killing of George Floyd ignited nationwide protests.
Q&A with Chief Pazen
Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen held a virtual town hall on June 3 to listen to community concerns and respond to questions. The Front Porch transcribed questions from that session and edited for length and clarity.
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) Sprouts To Open July 22; 2) Stanley Opens with Two New Businesses; 3) Control Tower Owner Expects Building To Remain an “Eat & Play” Destination; 4) DPS To Remove Cops from Schools; 5) City Council Approves Nov. Ballot Measure Re: Key Appointed Positions; plus State Updates.
Shortened Legislative Session Still Produces Landmark Bills
One of the most extraordinary—and short—sessions of the Colorado General Assembly ended June 15 after lawmakers pushed out a stack of notable legislation.
July SUN News
This month: SUN Statement Affirming Black Lives Matter; SUN Seeking Community Cohesion Around an Alternative Community Name; and SUN Bylaw Vote, 2018 and Current Procedures.
Indie Prof: Shirley, John Lewis: Good Trouble & Irresistable
Theaters are still closed, but movies live on. This month, I review three new releases that are all available through different online platforms, including the Denver Film Center at denverfilm.org.
Walking Through History With Papa Ray
Burns, who will celebrate his 100th birthday on August 5th of this year, usually moves down the sidewalk with one of the many neighbors who affectionately refer to him as “Papa Ray.”
