Reflecting on a Year of Continued Growth and Achievement in Denver Public Schools
Dr. Alex Marrero Posted April 17, 2025 As we approach the final stretch of the 2024-2025 school year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made…
Colorado Bill Seeks to Protect Student Records and Limit Immigration Enforcement on School Grounds
By Jason Gonzales, Chalkbeat Posted April 17, 2025 Colorado lawmakers gave initial approval to a bill on April 8, that seeks to curtail cooperation and the release of records to federal…
For-Profit Immigration Detention Expands as President Accelerates His Deportation Plans
By Amanda Hernández, Stateline Posted April 17, 2025 The Trump administration is moving quickly to dramatically expand the nation’s capacity for detaining immigrants who do not have legal authorization to…
Libraries Are Priceless– And They Need Our Support
Aspen Coriz-Romero Posted April 17, 2025 Growing up as an avid reader, I loved trips with my mom to our local library. It also served as a community space where…
President Revived the Law Used to Intern Japanese Americans, and SCOTUS Let Him
Camilo Pérez-Bustillo Posted April 17, 2025 The Supreme Court made two key initial procedural rulings on Monday in cases related to the Trump administration’s aggressive efforts to grease the wheels…
We Have a Crisis in Public School Leadership
Joshua Ray Posted April 17, 2025 As we studied the results of our educational research from 2019, a colleague turned to me with a conclusion that mirrored my own personal…
DPS Makes History with Governor Polis’ Signing of HB25-1221
Posted April 17, 2025 A historic milestone in public education was achieved this week as Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 25-1221, officially authorizing Emily Griffith Technical College—part of…
Michael Bennet Announces Campaign for Colorado Governor
Posted April 17, 2025 U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced his campaign for Colorado Governor in Denver’s City Park, surrounded by his family and supporters on April 11. “Colorado is the…
Colorado Won’t Comply with President’s Anti-DEI Demand, State Schools Chief Says
By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Posted April 17, 2025 Colorado will refuse a demand from the Trump administration to certify that its schools have eliminated what the federal government says are illegal…
Dr. Yadira Caraveo Announces Campaign for Congress in Colorado’s 8th District
Posted April 17, 2025 Democrat Doctor Yadira Caraveo announced her candidacy for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District. Caraveo was the first representative of CO-08 when it was newly drawn in…