Tasty news: DPS back to scratch cooking
Denver Public Schools is launching a massive effort to revert to old-fashioned scratch cooking in its school kitchens.
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School gardens provide access to fresh produce
More than 35 gardens around Denver are teaching students and providing, in some communities, the only source of fresh fruits and vegetables
Fewer DPS teachers placed in poorest schools
Changes in Denver Public Schools’ teacher-placement policy mean fewer are assigned to the city’s highest-poverty and lowest-performing schools
Busy, newsy end to DPS year
On the final day of 2009-10, DPS leaders announced key staff changes, approved three new schools and passed a $1.2 billion budget
DPS board approves sex ed resolution
An oft-divided board comes together on two potentially controversial issues – sex ed and northwest Denver schools – but splits on budget.
New schools top lengthy DPS board session
Innovation school principals say budget flexibility growing, superintendent recommends three new schools and a board member seeks limit on co-locations in 2011-12
DPS chief donates bonuses, raise
Denver Superintendent Tom Boasberg’s gift – worth $47,707 – will double other donations to DPS foundation
Valdez wins innovation status
Denver’s Valdez Elementary School has won innovation designation from the State Board of Education, making it the fifth school in the state to gain such status.
ProComp initial findings positive
Nearly five years into Denver’s innovative teacher pay plan, student achievement and teacher retention are up. Does ProComp deserve credit?
DPS board prepares for new schools vote
DPS releases regional analysis of achievement and enrollment as board members ready for June vote on 11 new schools
