DPS to close 7 schools in Denver, cut number of grades at 3 others as K-12 enrollment falls
We are tasked with making sure that the district stays financially viable,” board President Carrie Olson said before the vote, adding that the closures “will allow us to
Denver Public Schools to close 7 schools, cut grades at 3 others despite heavy resistance
Seven Denver public schools will shutter at the end of the school year and three others will narrow the grades they serve after board members unanimously approved a controversial round of school closures Thursday evening. Their vote was met with audience members erupting into chants, yelling “shame on you.”
Denver Public Schools Board of Education votes to close 7 schools, restructure 3 more
The DPS Board of Education voted unanimously to close seven schools and restructure three more following the recommendation by the superintendent on Thursday.
Denver Public Schools makes decision to close 7 schools before next school year
Denver Public Schools made the decision to close seven schools by next school year, with the district citing low enrollment, declining birth rates and higher costs as the reason. Gabby Easterwood spoke with community advocates about the impacts the ...
Denver has spent millions in voter-approved bond money to upgrade schools it might close
Denver Public Schools said any closed schools would be repurposed with input from the community — and not sold.
Families make emotional plea to board to keep some Denver Public Schools open amid closure proposal
Nearly 100 parents, teachers and students with Denver Public Schools spoke out during a public comment session Monday night in an effort to dissuade school board leaders from moving forward with a proposal to close and or restructure 10 schools in the district.
Denver Public Schools board decides to close 7 schools, restructure 3
The Denver Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to close seven schools and restructure three others at its meeting on Thursday night. Half of the affected schools are in southwest Denver, which has experienced the greatest student loss.
Norfolk Public Schools creates committee to explore closing schools
Norfolk Public Schools announced Friday the launch of an efficiency and modernization initiative that will likely result in the closure of some schools.
DPS votes to close, restructure 10 schools
On Thursday night, the Denver Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to close or restructure 10 schools.
Five things to know about schools closing in Denver
"Shame on you," protesters begin to shout to members of the Denver Public Schools Board of Education after they voted to close several area schools in a board meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Denver,
After DPS votes to close schools, teachers' union warns some educators, staff could lose jobs
Rob Gould, president of the Denver Classroom Teachers Association, said these closures are expected to impact around 200 ...
'Taking care of children': Denver Public Schools board member vows to protect immigrant students
As President-Elect Donald Trump promises a mass deportation effort — starting in cities like Springfield, Ohio, and Aurora, ...
Students, parents urge DPS to keep schools open ahead of board’s vote on closure plan
During the board meeting, parents and students expressed concerns about children of color primarily being affected by the ...
Denver Public Schools students explore future career paths, visit CBS News Colorado booth
The DPS career fair was hosted by the Denver Broncos as part of DPS' Individual Career and Academic Plans program that begins ...