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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Supreme Court strikes down A54
The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday threw out Amendment 54, the campaign contributions limit passed by voters in 2008.
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.
Districts begin tough budget talks
A $110 million cut in state funding was barely noted Thursday as districts, bracing for worse, talked about reducing teacher pay and four-day weeks.
PERA compromise wins panel support
The proposed Public Employees’ Retirement Association rescue plan passed the Senate Finance Committee 5-2 Tuesday after members approved key changes supported by education interests.
Boulder Valley teachers OK contract
Boulder Valley’s long-running labor dispute is over but hard feelings remain.
Transforming Rishel, Part 2
Part 2 of Ed News’ video series on space-sharing at Rishel Middle School takes at closer look at Denver’s first teacher-led school.
December 12, 2009 | Posted in Education News, Headfirst Magazine, Top News | 1 comment | Read More »
Controversial vote looms for DPS board
Denver Public Schools’ board members face one of their most contentious votes in recent years Monday as they weigh turnaround plans for six of the district’s lowest-performing schools.
Unions pump cash into Jeffco races
Teachers’ unions have contributed significantly in some Jefferson and Boulder County school board races, while business is heavily supporting the proposed Greeley schools tax increase.
Seawell tops in dollars raised, spent [UPDATED]
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Denver Public Schools at-large candidate Mary Seawell is leading all other DPS school board candidates in dollars raised and spent. Updated with all candidates.
