- Denver school board gives investigators just one week to look into antisemitism allegation
Denver school board Vice President Monica Hunter listens to public comment at a meeting last month. The board has ordered an investigation into allegations against her that she denies.
- DJ Torres resigns from Denver school board amid escalating tension and accusations
Denver school board member DJ Torres, center, resigned from the board Thursday, citing "too much time" spent on "internal conflict."
- Denver school board approves agreement with outside law firm that could cost up to $1,000 an hour
The Denver school board approved an agreement with an outside law firm to represent it in matters regarding the superintendent’s contract.
- Denver school board authorizes investigation into alleged use of antisemitic language
Denver school board Vice President Monica Hunter speaks at a board meeting in February. The board has ordered an investigation into allegations that she used antisemitic language.
- Documents reveal details about Denver school board antisemitic language allegations
The Denver school board is set to discuss the allegations again at a meeting Thursday.
- Two Denver school board members accused of policy violations call for an independent investigation
Denver school board members Amy Klein Molk, DJ Torres, Xóchitl Gaytán, and Marlene De La Rosa attend a board meeting in December 2025. Torres is one of two board members demanding an independent investigation.
- Denver school board discusses alleged use of antisemitic language, other accusations
From left to right: Denver school board members John Youngquist, Amy Klein Molk, and Monica Hunter attend a board meeting in December 2025. Hunter is one of two board members, along with DJ Torres, who are accused of...
- Denver school board president accuses members of policy violations, including antisemitic language
The Denver school board is set to discuss alleged policy violations by two of its members at a meeting Wednesday.
- Emily Griffith Technical College to buy $11 million building for move out of DPS headquarters
Some of Emily Griffith Technical College's programming is currently housed in Denver Public Schools' downtown headquarters.
- Four Denver schools are safe from closure under a new district policy because they boosted their ratings
Academy 360 earned a green rating for the second year in a row, making it safe from potential closure and allowing it to exit what's known as the state accountability clock.
- Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero reveals his favorite DPS school on first day of class
Students line up to enter Charles M. Schenk (CMS) Community School on the first day of school in Denver on Monday.
- Denver’s test scores are up, but not high enough to meet all of the superintendent’s strategic plan goals
Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero listens to school board members as they speak during a board retreat Monday. Marrero's first strategic plan, released in 2022, called for increasing test scores by 10...
- At retreat, Denver school board members discuss trust, agenda setting, ‘convoluted’ governance framework
The Denver school board and Superintendent Alex Marrero met for eight hours Monday to discuss some of the underlying reasons for recent tensions.
- Denver school board hires outside law firm to represent it in superintendent contract, employment matters
Denver school board members said they want to avoid conflicts of interest that could arise if a school district lawyer represents both the board and the superintendent in legal matters between the two.
- Denver voters will consider $44 million tax increase to raise school employee pay, fund student services
In November, Denver voters will consider a $44 million tax increase to benefit Denver Public Schools.
- Education Department investigates Denver Public Schools over teacher accused of making students kiss
Denver Public Schools has been a target of the Office for Civil Rights under the Trump administration. The latest investigation involves an incident in which a teacher was accused of pressuring students to kiss as part...
- After closed-door meeting, Denver superintendent, school board agree to keep working on relationship
After an hours-long executive session to discuss board-superintendent relations, Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero said it was "a start toward seeking clarity."
- Zero charter schools have applied to take over the Denver schools that might close for low performance
Denver could close persistently low-rated schools at the end of the 2026-27 school year under a new policy.
- Denver school board to hold special meeting to discuss superintendent’s concerns
Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero expressed several concerns in a June email, including that the school board is getting too involved in administrative matters.
- Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero no longer in the running for top schools job in Miami
Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero applied for the top job in Miami-Dade County Public Schools but is not among the six semifinalists, the Miami Herald reported Wednesday.
- Conservative law firm sues Denver Public Schools over its school board voting map
Denver Public Schools is Colorado’s largest school district. A conservative law firm is suing the district over its voting map.
- Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero to school board: ‘I can no longer ignore these concerns’
Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero talks with students on the first day of school in 2024. Marrero sent an email to the school board earlier this month outlining several concerns with the board.
- These 3 Colorado school districts banned cellphones: Here’s what changed
The state’s largest school district, Denver Public Schools just announced a bell-to-bell ban for cellphones and other wireless devices.
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- Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero is a candidate for the top schools job in Miami
Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero listens to students at a school board meeting in 2022. The Miami Herald reported Thursday that Marrero is a candidate for the top job in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
- Cellphones, smartwatches, and other personal devices will be banned in Denver schools
An assistant principal at Girls Athletic Leadership School, a Denver charter school where cellphones were already prohibited, takes a phone from a student in September 2025. This fall, all Denver students will have to...
- Denver school board appears likely to adopt bell-to-bell cellphone ban for all grades
Denver is among several Colorado districts that are in the process of finalizing cell phone policies by the state's July 1 deadline.
- After vying for top Chicago job, Sito Narcisse lands interim role in Denver Public Schools
Denver Public School has hired Sito Narcisse as the temporary chief of schools.
