Anna Alejo

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Anna Alejo

Denver will have secure vestibules at many schools, but East High doesn't want one Students will soon see safety upgrades at a dozen public schools in Denver because of a bond measure passed by voters last November. Other new technology is being installed as well. And schools at every level from kindergarten to 12th grade are adding secure vestibules.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Anna Alejo

Saturday night marks the start of the Passover holiday, which is celebrated over eight days. Tens of thousands of Colorado families will remember the story of the Jews' Exodus from slavery in Egypt. Preschoolers at the JCC Denver danced and sang on Friday as they were treated to a play telling the story of the Exodus. "In a world where choices have been waning, it's really important that we celebrate Passover and remember that once we were slaves in Egypt and now the Jewish people are free.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Anna Alejo

Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Cordova says she will not sign the Trump administration's demand that public schools not use diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs to advantage one race over another. Cordova says Colorado is in full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Anna Alejo

The Denver School Board was set Wednesday night to discuss during a closed session, a contract extension for Superintendent Alex Marrero. But during public comment, a number of parents raised concerns that with an election just months away, now was not the time to extend the contract. "I'm calling that these decisions must not be made behind closed doors and that the DPS community deserves to be informed, engaged and heard," said parent Tywanna Jones.

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Anna Alejo

Denver School Board members are considering extending the contract of Superintendent Alex Marrero but community members have begun scrutinizing how the board handles the contract. His contract expires in 15 months, and the makeup of the DPS board will change this year, as four of the board's seven seats are up for grabs in November. Marrero leads Colorado's largest school district and is the highest paid superintendent in the state.