Shock, anger and tears

The scene outside Beach Court Elementary Wednesday evening was as gloomy and angry as the clouds gathering overhead.

The scene outside Beach Court Elementary Wednesday evening was as gloomy and angry as the clouds gathering overhead.

The Denver school board questioned applicants Monday for 11 new charter and performance schools. District staff makes its recommendations on Thursday.

DPS superintendent Tom Boasberg says co-locating a proposed West Denver Prep High School within North High School makes the most sense for all involved.

School has just ended but for the members of the Thornton High School Focus Dance Crew, summer signals no break in their rigorous physical regimen.

For members of the Thornton High School hip-hop Focus Dance Crew, summer signals no break in their rigorous practices.

Updated: The Denver school board got an earful Thursday from opponents and supporters of a colocation proposal for North High and West Denver Prep.

The head of a Colorado foundation went to Washington to share innovative health and wellness programs used by rural schools.

Washington notices Colorado’s creative ways to improve health in rural schools. The president of the Colorado Legacy Foundation is in Washington this week to share stories with federal officials.

A new program in Colorado aimed at teaching fifth-graders to make healthy food choices is modeled after Ski Country USA’s popular fifth grade passport program.

Aurora Public Schools and Cherry Creek School District launch a wellness program designed by the Colorado Center for Health and Wellness.