Education : Page 2

The Legacy of Denver’s Forced School Busing Era

Forty-five years ago, DPS was ordered to desegregate schools. Did it work?

Update: Roots Elementary to Begin Leadership Search

Jon Hanover, founder of Roots Elementary in northeast Denver, will vacate his position as executive director at the end of the school year.

By Natasha Gardner

3 Educational Offerings Unique to Colorado

Higher ed isn’t all business and biology anymore. These programs prep grads for Colorado’s new economy.

By Clare McCarthy

CSU Now Offers a Graduate Certificate in Adventure Tourism

It’s no secret that Colorado has a booming adventure travel industry. Now, with a new program at Colorado State University, the Centennial State could shape the future of the industry worldwide.

By Kassondra Cloos

Your Guide to the DPS Board of Education Election

This election season isn’t as volatile as last year’s, but Denver’s school board race is one to watch.

By Natasha Gardner

Update: Roots Elementary Moves Up In DPS Ratings

The Northeast Park Hill charter school jumps two levels.

By Natasha Gardner

Work In Progress

For young Latino/Latina job seekers, landing a gig can be tough. These three initiatives are here to help.

By Jeff Waraniak

Testing Ground

When Jon Hanover launched Roots Elementary, a charter school in Northeast Park Hill, in 2015, he hoped to create an innovative, high-performing community school by transforming the way elementary education is taught—all on a spot once devastated by gang violence. Two years later, has the school made the grade?

By Natasha Gardner

New School

Colorado is launching a first-in-the-country apprenticeship program that’s designed to let students earn it all: a diploma, a degree, and a middle-class wage. The best part? It’s free.

By Kasey Cordell

Colorado Mountain College Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Fifty years ago, the Western Slope decided to invest in higher education. That decision is still paying off.

By Mary Clare Fischer

38 Cool Colorado Classes For Adults

From learning to scuba dive or brew beer to building a guitar or joining a curling league, we found a plethora of local ways to nurture your intellect, challenge yourself, or just have some fun as you continue your coursework in Life 101.

By Luc Hatlestad

College Courses Come To One Colorado Prison

Higher education hasn’t been taught in Colorado prisons for more than 20 years. That changes this month.

By Mary Clare Fischer

Denver’s Classical Education Boom (And Why We Joined In)

Those age-old tools—good books, taught in context—are still some of the best teachers.

By Hilary Masell Oswald

The State Of Education In Colorado

We ask—and try to answer—the question: Are local schools preparing students for life after high school?

By Spencer Campbell

Tuition Guarantees Become a Reality at Two Colorado Universities

Starting this semester, tuition costs will freeze for four years at two Colorado public colleges.

By Jordyn Siemens

Q&A: Northfield High School Principal

Amy Bringedahl hopes to put a shine on what was supposed to be Denver Public Schools’ crown jewel.

By Spencer Campbell

Globeville’s Elementary School Works for Change

Community members and advocates band together for state-funded updates to Garden Place Academy—with the looming reality that every school has its own fight.

By Amy Thomson

Collaboration Is Key at Colorado STEM Academy

This Westminster-based elementary and middle school combines sciences with arts to teach kids practical skills they can take to high school, college, and beyond.

By Jordyn Siemens

Denver, Colorado Springs Among America’s Most Educated

But we still aren’t serving our schoolchildren as well as we should.

By Luc Hatlestad

6 Winners Emerge from DPS’ Imaginarium Design Challenge

Students, teachers, parents, and community members pitched ideas to improve Denver Public Schools.

By Carson Kohler