Two state bills working their way through the legislature could have important, albeit very different, effects on DPS this fall. One allows school board members to be paid and the other relates to how much public disclosure is needed regarding superintendent searches. As of publication, neither bill had yet passed both chambers, but both appear to have broad enough support to … [Read more...] about Two Legislative Bills Affecting Denver Public Schools
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DPS Board Hires Investigation Firm After Director Anderson is Accused of Sexual Assault
In late March, Black Lives Matter 5280 released a statement with an unnamed woman coming forward alleging that Tay Anderson, a director at-large on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education, was “the perpetrator of her sexual assault.” The statement said the woman was seeking a public apology and that Anderson “seek help from a licensed professional.” Anderson has … [Read more...] about DPS Board Hires Investigation Firm After Director Anderson is Accused of Sexual Assault
Regis Invites North Denver Community to Online Events
Working women, self-care, sustainability, and leadership in a crisis are among the topics offered in special virtual programs from Regis University’s Anderson College of Business and Computing. Many of these lectures, conferences, and meetups are free or request a small fee. The public is welcome to attend, but a reservation is required to access the respective Zoom meeting … [Read more...] about Regis Invites North Denver Community to Online Events
CU Denver Offering Sliding Scale Counseling Services for Community Members, DPS Families
“Counseling is for everyone at any point in their life. There’s no judgement or shame for seeking services,” said Dr. Lisa Forbes. An assistant clinical professor at the University of Colorado Denver, Forbes wants the public to know that CU Denver is offering counseling services to the Denver community at discounted rates to help make sessions accessible to … [Read more...] about CU Denver Offering Sliding Scale Counseling Services for Community Members, DPS Families
Parents, Educators, CW Sandoval Voice Support for City Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products
Denver City Council’s public comment session opened March 1 with a mother sharing about her high schooler’s addiction to e-cigarettes. The teen vaped for the first time with friends at school in September 2017. By December, she was stealing money from her brother and parents to buy pods and nicotine juice from friends. By April, the 15-year-old was using 2-3 pods a day—the … [Read more...] about Parents, Educators, CW Sandoval Voice Support for City Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products