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School Drops KKK-Associated 'Stapleton' Name
DSST Charter network no longer includes the name of Denver's Klan-tainted former mayor, Ben Stapleton.

DSST Charter network no longer includes the name of Denver's Klan-tainted former mayor, Ben Stapleton.

New laws making kindergarten free passed this session, thanks to a strong economy and lobbying from Gov. Jared Polis and education advocates
Denver's South HS was on lockout status much of last week, until a juvenile student considered a "runaway" was found and arrested.
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Colorado lawmakers hope to make it more attractive to teach in rural schools with a new series of pro-teacher bills.
The Democrat made full-day kindergarten one of his top priorities in his first year as governor.
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"What will I say to my students?" was the question on many teachers' minds after school returned to session.
“To close an entire metro area was not an easy decision but it was the right decision to protect all our kids.”
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Someone used gasoline on Monday night to burn an anti-Semitic symbol on asphalt near the playground at Ellis Elementary, police said.
Bill clears first legislative hurdle with unanimous support.
Some of the names listed in the email are traditionally African-American names, or spelled unusually.
A 2-year task force presented 11 recommendations to improve black student excellence in Denver Schools.
There was a distinct sense of optimism around bargaining as the third day of the Denver teacher strike stretched into evening.
Denver Union representatives and administrators engaged in long negotiations Tuesday, trying to reach an agreement.
Many teachers remained in their classrooms. Union and administrators return to the bargaining table Tuesday morning.
For the most part, it was far from a normal day, students said.
"I think we are in the middle of a national moment. Teachers in Denver as well as in other places are feeling frustrated, disrespected.