Jul 23 Watch 6:45 How a classroom on wheels is expanding access to early education By Amna Nawaz, Leah Nagy Although preschool can provide children with a vital foundation for success later in life, only 43 percent of four-year-olds nationwide have access to public preschool. The rate varies widely, with no options available in some rural and low-income areas, sometimes… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 7:38 How Colorado’s marijuana legalization strengthened the drug’s black market By John Ferrugia, Rocky Mountain PBS Some states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use have experienced a surge in the drug’s black market activity. In particular, Colorado has become a haven for underground marijuana cultivation, sale and export, prompting questions about how legalization led to… Continue watching
Jun 14 Denver suburb community debates tearing down Columbine High School By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press School officials said the number of people trying to get close to or even inside the school reached record levels this year, which marked the 20th anniversary of the shooting. Continue reading
May 07 1 dead, 8 injured after school shooting outside Denver By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press Authorities did not release the name of the student who died, but said it was an 18-year-old man. Continue reading
Feb 14 Denver strike ends with teacher raises of up to 11 percent By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press The key sticking point of variable performance pay system for those working in tougher environments will be studied to determine if they help retain teachers in schools, the teachers' union said. Continue reading
Feb 12 Striking Denver teachers resume negotiations with school district By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press The meeting, facilitated by a federal mediator, was the first time the sides met since talks broke down over the weekend. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch 4:00 Why performance pay is at the heart of Denver’s teacher strike Denver public school teachers went on strike Monday for the first time in 25 years. Much of the fight comes down to a pay system known that involves a complicated merit and bonus system, and that teachers say is vastly… Continue watching
Feb 11 Denver teachers go on strike after failing to reach pay deal By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press The school district said schools will remain open during the strike and will be staffed by administrators and substitute teachers. However, the district has canceled classes for 5,000 preschool children because it doesn't have the staff to take care of… Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 6:29 A public housing project where healthy living is the foundation By PBS News Hour In downtown Denver, a recently built public housing project is designed to foster healthy living, with access to nutritious food, access to doctors and ease of exercise. Jeffrey Brown reports. Continue watching
Nov 16 Denver voters first in the nation to approve pot in bars By Kristen Wyatt, Associated Press Denver voters have approved a first-in-the-nation law allowing willing bars and restaurants to give patrons the option to use marijuana. Continue reading