Expected controversies fizzle at DPS meeting

A motion thought to delay new schools ended in more confusion than controversy Thursday while a motion on direct-placed teachers was tabled

A motion thought to delay new schools ended in more confusion than controversy Thursday while a motion on direct-placed teachers was tabled

DPS board members vote along some now-familiar lines in locating another West Denver Prep in northwest Denver, plus a budget update

Denver Public Schools’ board members voted again Thursday to approve a contentious reform plan for Lake Middle School in northwest Denver, despite repeated protests by several community members and teachers. The vote tally was the same – 4 to 3 – as it was on Nov. 30, when the board first voted on a turnaround proposal for [...]