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US launches probe into Denver school district over teacher accused of making students kiss

The US Department of Education has launched an inquiry into Denver Public Schools following serious claims of student misconduct. A teacher was dismissed after reports surfaced of her compelling students to kiss, marking the district's second federal investigation in just two years. The probe will focus on potential violations of…

The Times of India

Trump officials launch probe of 2 school districts over alleged testosterone vials, kissing exercise

The U.S. Department of Education says it is investigating whether Denver Public Schools and a school district in Washington state violated federal law

The Independent UK

Education Department opens probes into schools over same-sex kissing and testosterone exhibit claims

The investigations will examine whether Denver Public Schools and the Bethel School District violated a federal law that allows parents to opt out of school surveys or evaluations involving topics such as sexual behavior or attitudes

The Independent UK

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Denver teacher fired after review allegedly found her classroom skits forced students to kiss

Her unconventional teaching method wasn’t deemed appropriate by the authorities.

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Thousands of employed Colorado workers need SNAP benefits to make ends meet

In Colorado, more than 600,000 workers received benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, in October 2025. This federal program protects low-income children, disabled adults and workers from hunger by providing money to help them buy groceries.

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Denver school district pushes back but hasn't decided whether to change all-gender bathrooms

Denver school officials are pushing back against a U.S. Education Department finding that its all-gender bathrooms violate Title IX protections against sex-based discrimination

The Independent UK

US Education Department says Denver school district's all-gender bathrooms violated Title IX

The U.S. Education Department says Denver Public Schools violated Title IX protections against sex-based discrimination in education by creating all-gender bathrooms and allowing students to use bathrooms corresponding with their gender identity

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Middle school teacher found guilty of giving marijuana-laced brownies to sixth graders

Sharon Wilson, 55, was found guilty by a jury on Thursday of two counts of misdemeanor child abuse following a 2024 incident at Kepner Beacon Middle School

The Independent UK

Slim Majority of U.S. Voters Oppose Immigration Enforcement in Schools, Poll Finds

6 in 10 voters also said they supported the Supreme Court's recent ruling reaffirming the right to free public education for all students, including undocumented immigrants

Latin Times

Federal Judge Blocks Denver Public Schools' Request To Stop ICE From Making Arrest in Sensitive Locations

A Trump appointed judge ruled against DPS Friday, denying their request to block ICE agents from making arrests at sensitive locations like schools.

Latin Times

Denver Public Schools to Argue Before Judge Why Immigration Related Arrests Should Be Blocked Nationwide

The federal government argues that DPS has not demonstrated direct harm and therefore lacks standing to challenge the policy

Latin Times

Denver Public Schools sues to stop Trump administration policy allowing ICE agents in schools

Denver Public Schools has become the first U.S. school district to sue the Trump administration challenging its policy allowing ICE immigration agents in schools

The Independent UK

U.S. Education Department investigating Denver Public Schools over all-gender bathroom

The U.S. Education Department said it is investigating Denver Public Schools for alleged discrimination after the district converted a girl’s restroom on the second floor of East High School into an all-gender restroom while leaving the other bathroom exclusively for male students

The Independent UK

Denver Public Schools Chief Defies Trump, Orders ICE Off His Campuses

The chief administrator of Denver Public Schools has defied President Donald Trump, saying that ICE will not be allowed on his campuses.

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Denver Public Schools Vow to Protect Immigrant Students as Trump Considers Ending 'Sensitive Locations' Policy

Colorado's largest school district, serves more than 88,000 students, 75% of whom are students of color, and over half are Latino

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Denver Public Schools under fire for promoting racial discrimination

In this informative piece, we explore the concerning efforts to rebrand the DEI movement as a pursuit of excellence, exposing its divisive and discriminato...

Reason

#TheyLied Case Filed by Elected Official Over Allegations of Sexual Assault Can Go Forward

From Anderson v. Senthilnathan (Colo. Ct. App.), decided Sept. 28, in an opinion by Judge Katharine Lum, joined by Judges Jerry Jones and Steve Bernard: At various times in 2021, while Anderson served as an elected Director on the Board of Education for Denver Public Schools (DPS), [Defendants] BLM [Black…

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All candidates for Denver Public Schools Board of Education District 1 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 7, 2023, general election for Denver Public Schools Board of Education District 1 — Incumbent Scott Baldermann (nonpartisan) and Kimberlee Sia (nonpartisan) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for…

The Denver Post

Denver police to put armed officers in 11 high schools after shooting of 2 administrators

DENVER — Twelve police officers will be stationed in 11 Denver high schools beginning next week in response to the recent shooting of two East High administrators by a student.

The Denver Post

What are student safety plans and who has them? School behavioral measures in focus after East High shooting

DENVER — The East High School staffer who had been checking a 17-year-old student for weapons each morning wasn’t available Wednesday, leaving two administrators to perform the duty instead, according to the Denver Public Schools superintendent.

The Denver Post

Denver school shooting suspect died by suicide, DA says; leaders vow to put police back on campuses

DENVER — The suicide of suspected Denver East High School shooter Austin Lyle and the declaration by Denver Public Schools’ superintendent that police officers will be put back in schools reverberated Thursday with the city’s top law enforcer vowing aggressive prosecution of juveniles involved in violence.

The Independent UK

Denver high school shooting suspect dead, coroner confirms

A coroner's office says a body found in the Colorado woods near an abandoned car was that of a 17-year-old student accused of wounding two administrators in a shooting at his Denver high school

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