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The district hadn’t passed a tax measure since 2006.
State officials warned, however, that Colorado’s dire budget outlook could limit money for dyslexia support.
Some recommendations would require legislative changes.
Superintendent Alex Marrero has recommended closing 10 schools due to declining enrollment.
Many of the measures that were successful did not require a tax increase, according to unofficial election results.
The district hadn’t passed a tax measure since 2006.
State officials warned, however, that Colorado’s dire budget outlook could limit money for dyslexia support.
Muchas de las medidas electorales exitosas este año no requerían un impuesto a la propiedad nuevo o más alto.
Some recommendations would require legislative changes.
The $975 million bond ask was the largest in the district’s history.
Superintendent Alex Marrero has recommended closing 10 schools due to declining enrollment.
The district asked voters to approve two school funding measures.
Many of the measures that were successful did not require a tax increase, according to unofficial election results.
Four seats on the nine-member board were up for grabs.
The school board is set to vote on the recommendations on Nov. 21.
Amendment 80 proposed to enshrine school choice in the Colorado Constitution.
Los resultados electorales más observados fueron los de la Enmienda 80 para agregar la elección libre de una escuela en la constitución, la cual no obtuvo suficiente apoyo.
Voters in about 15 Colorado communities have approved the use of lodging tax revenue for child care efforts.
Janet Damon learned a valuable lesson after a hard year in third grade.
Gov. Jared Polis' 2025-26 budget proposes changes to enrollment calculations, school funding formula
Polis has proposed changing how the state calculates enrollment for budget purposes and slowing the phase-in of a new funding formula.
In the Thompson School District, a former school will become the first shelter for homeless youth in northern Colorado.
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Los preescolares religiosos en el programa de preescolar universal en Colorado ya no podrán reservar espacios para integrantes de sus congregaciones.
Food insecurity, the need to work are barriers to Hispanic students graduating college, survey finds
The UnidosUS survey hoped to pinpoint the things that can prevent Hispanic students from earning a diploma.
Budget cuts are likely as the district expects to run out of reserves as soon as 2026.
The expansion and popularity of dual-enrollment opportunities have led to new scrutiny.
Retired teacher and State Board of Education candidate Sherri Wright appointed to fill board vacancy
Wright will fill the seat vacated by former State Board member Stephen Varela until an elected successor is sworn in.
Marrero earned the bonus for meeting 85% of his goals.
Schools with many more seats than students that are located in regions of the city with declining enrollment will be considered, officials said.
Whereas previous superintendents bet big on school autonomy, Superintendent Alex Marrero believes struggling schools need district help.
Students at the Excel Center have a chance to earn their high school diploma and get support to get them through.
“It’s a sign that things are moving in the right direction,” said outgoing state Sen. Rachel Zenzinger.
The federal Education Department hopes to fix issues with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by widespread nationwide testing.
Esto es lo que haría la Enmienda 80, quién está a favor y quién está en contra.
Amendment 80 would put language about school choice in the state’s constitution.
Los votantes de Colorado pueden enviar su boleta por correo, depositarla en un buzón de entrega, o votar en persona.
Cuatro puestos vacantes en el consejo de nueve integrantes están disponibles para las elecciones del 5 de noviembre.
The Cooking With Purpose class teaches students recipes with food that can be found at campus food pantries.
Peticiones similares del distrito fracasaron en 2013 y 2014.
Denver Families for Public Schools plans to focus its advocacy on mental health, safety, and academics.
Jayme Margolin-Sneider recently completed a six-week teaching fellowship in Vietnam.
The last time the district asked voters for a bond or mill levy override was 10 years ago, and the measures failed then.