“After growing for nearly two decades, the student population in Denver Public Schools is forecast to drop almost 2 percent by 2021, according to a new analysis released by the district. The main reasons, the analysis concludes, are lower post-recession birth rates and rising housing prices, which are pushing lower-income families out of the city. … [Read more…]
“Seven Denver schools have applied to locate their programs in the northeast Denver school building that until this spring housed Gilpin Montessori elementary school. They include six charter schools and one district-run school. Four of the seven are already operating in other buildings. The other three programs are not yet open. In a gentrifying city … [Read more…]
“In June, a south suburban Denver fire district filed suit against the urban renewal authority (URA) in Parker, Colorado over the diversion of property taxes to subsidize redevelopment projects. Also in June, news broke that the URA in Arvada, Colorado in the north metro Denver area sold a 9-acre parcel of land to a … [Read more…]
“Three separate programs serving students with special needs will be housed this coming school year at Gilpin Montessori, a northeast Denver elementary school closed for poor performance, while Denver Public Schools considers a long-term use for the building. Two of the programs are run by DPS. The third, called The Laradon School, is run … [Read more…]
“During Betsy DeVos’ bitter confirmation hearing last month for education secretary, U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet pointed to Denver as a potential national model of a big city school district that’s found an innovative, balanced approach to school choice. “Without exception,” the Colorado Democrat told DeVos, “we demanded quality and implemented strong accountability” for the … [Read more…]
“The bright-line school closure policy, adopted by the ambitious school board of one of the most reform-minded school districts in the country, was supposed to make the emotional and mysterious process of shuttering low-performing schools more fact-based and transparent. Why, then, was a recent board meeting punctuated with shouts of “Lies!” and “Shame!”? Why … [Read more…]
“Some parents and students who attend Gilpin Montessori Elementary School were disappointed about the school board’s decision Thursday to move forward with closing the school. About 30 people marched through downtown to Denver Public Schools headquarters to let their opinion be known. The initial decision was made in December based on factors that include … [Read more…]
“DPS ‘reform’ closes another school – displaces students 1 point away from not being closed! Students told they can choice into nearest schools (red & yellow schools)” watch video on youtube youtube 13 December 2016.
“The increase in home sales and home values is now affecting property taxes across Colorado. Those values help determine a homeowners’ taxes, which are likely to go up in the years ahead. Property values have jumped 29% in Denver, according to the city’s department of finance. In Arapahoe, Broomfield, and Jefferson counties, home values … [Read more…]
“Property values across the metro area are popping through the roof, and owners should prepare for higher property taxes in the years ahead, according to a report Wednesday from county assessors. “Property values across Denver have recovered from the recession, reflecting the desirability and growth of the city,” said Denver assessor Keith Erffmeyer. That’s … [Read more…]