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Denver recruiting teachers from corporate world
February 2, 2013 11:47 AM
DENVER (AP) - A Denver Public Schools program is recruiting people from the corporate world to become licensed teachers. The Denver Teacher Residency is modeled on medical residencies. Prospective teachers observe and work with mentor teachers for a full year while also enrolling in classes to earn a master's degree... more » -
8 students hurt in Denver school bus crash
May 21, 2012 7:47 PM
DENVER (AP) - Denver police say eight elementary school students have minor injuries after their school bus crashed on a ramp from southbound Interstate 225 to Yosemite Street. Police say the driver of the Denver Public Schools bus was changing lanes when the bus collided with another vehicle Monday morning.... more » -
Denver schools investigating 2011 CSAP results
May 15, 2012 8:40 PM
DENVER (AP) - Denver Public Schools is asking for an independent review of how certain schools in the district handled statewide tests last year. The district said Tuesday that the Colorado Attorney General's Office will conduct the investigation with help from a national firm. Superintendent Tom Boasberg says district officials... more » -
Academy gives jet engine to Denver schools
September 14, 2011 12:00 PM
The United States Air Force Academy has donated a jet engine to the Denver Public Schools for students and instructors to use as they study aircraft maintenance. Denver's West High School and the Emily Griffith Technical College have a partnership program that prepares students for careers in aviation. The... more » -
NYT: Bennet-backed pension deal costs taxpayers millions
August 6, 2010 1:37 PM
The Denver school system is reportedly stuck paying millions of dollars in interest and fees because of a pension financing deal recommended by Sen. Michael Bennet while he served as superintendent. The New York Times reported Friday that the deal has cost Denver at least an extra $25 million.... more » -
Some Colorado democrats unhappy with president's visit
February 18, 2010 11:31 AM
President Barack Obama will be in Denver to show his support for incumbent Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet. Obama's move to support the incumbent has frustrated primary challenger Andrew Romanoff and other Democrats, who say Obama should stay out of the primary to avoid weakening the party. Gov. Bill... more »
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