The death of unarmed 18-year-old African-American Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. and the decision not to indict white officer Darren Wilson, who shot him, has captured national attention. While the exact details of the interaction and subsequent events remain unclear, it is very clear the American public is reacting…
Waste-to-Energy at Denver Zoo
The Denver Zoo will convert animal waste and trash into energy right on site, saving 1.5 million pounds in waste every year.
1 CommentDPS Choice—With a Twist
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As thousands of parents await the results of this year’s school choice lottery, those who have already been through the process say they found the experience laced with stress and anxiety, regardless of the outcome.
1 CommentDespite Vaccine Benefits, Colorado Opt Out Rate is High
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Experts in the field provide overwhelming evidence that vaccines are universally recognized as very safe and effective, and that Colorado is at risk with extremely low vaccination rates.
1 CommentWhat Middle Schoolers Have to Say About Being Busy
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Faced with increasingly busy schedules, 12- to 14-year-olds experience a different adolescence than any generation before. Students from Bill Roberts School talk about their busy lives.
1 CommentThe Story Behind Eisenhower Tunnel
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The Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel system, or EJMT, has a long history many may not know.
1 CommentSUN Letter Re: Eastbridge Town Center Development
Read a letter regarding Eastbridge sent by the SUN board to the Stapleton Design Review Committee, Joel Starbuck, Assistant Director of Real Estate and Russell Dispense, President of King Soopers, Inc.
1 CommentAshley’s Turnaround Includes iPads for Every Student
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This fall, Ashley Elementary became the first DPS school to put an iPad in the hands of every K-5 student. They were funded by a grant in support of the school’s turnaround plan.
1 CommentAnatomy of a Turnaround
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Ashley Elementary is now 18 months out from the DPS announcement the school would undergo a turnaround. The process was difficult but the future looks hopeful.
1 CommentStapleton Foundation Awarded Grant for a Healthier NE Denver
Be Well received nearly $500,000 to increase access to physical activity in NE Denver.
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