DPS leads pack in direct-placing teachers
Teachers are placed into schools they didn’t choose – and whose principals didn’t choose them – at a much higher rate in Denver
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Talking about a Parent Revolution
A California law gives parents the power to force changes at their failing schools. The Parent Revolution comes to Denver.
Duncan answers questions about R2T
Why was Colorado the only state west of the Mississippi to make the finals in the Race to the Top? Arne Duncan takes questions
Gubernatorial candidates talk education
John Hickenlooper and Scott McInnis, vying to become Colorado’s next governor, addressed the state League of Charter Schools last week. See videos.
Data center: Remediation rates by school
How well is your high school or district preparing students for college? Ed News takes a closer look and lets you search for trends over five years.
Surprising findings in DPS study
Fewer than half of DPS students attend schools meeting district expectations for performance, according to a new study that finds the most need for improvement at the elementary level.
5 questions for Eva Moskowitz
The New York politician-turned-charter CEO talks about the enduring controversy surrounding charter schools, co-location and segregation.
Forced placement of teachers is hot topic
A plan to limit the “forced placement” of veteran teachers in Denver’s lowest-performing and highest-poverty schools drew applause Thursday – and some opposition.
Honing in on teacher quality: DPS
A national teacher quality group is calling Denver Public Schools’ teacher management system “meaningless” and district officials agree.
A new parent voice in DPS
Parents from every school will meet regularly with Superintendent Tom Boasberg but, one mom asks, will DPS do more talking than listening?
