Tag: East High School
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Federal judge rejects DPS’ attempt to obtain 9News sourcing documents in First Amendment case
A federal judge rejected Denver Public Schools’ attempt on Monday to obtain documents from 9News related to its interview with a former principal who alleges his termination amounted to a constitutional violation. At the same time, the attorney for plaintiff Kurt Dennis admitted that Dennis did, in fact, provide documents to the outlet showing a…
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Secure vestibule at Denver’s East High criticized as ‘illusion of safety’ has been put on hold
Opponents said Denver Public Schools did not get enough community input on the plan
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Former East High dean sues school district over 2023 shooting
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A former dean at East High School who survived a shooting on campus two years ago has filed a lawsuit against Denver Public Schools, claiming the district failed to prevent the violence despite warning signs and a safety plan that required the student to be searched for weapons. Wayne Mason, who was shot multiple times…
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Judge denies Denver Public Schools’ wrongful termination lawsuit dismissal request
Kurt Dennis was fired in 2023, generating public outrage and a petition signed by thousands for his re-instatement.
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Family of East High student shot and killed in 2023 files lawsuit against Denver Public Schools
Luis Garcia, 16, was shot and killed outside of East High School in 2023.
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Seconds matter: How Columbine changed police response
Colorado police highlight evolution of response and prevention methods since 1999
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Denver school board recognizes Black community leaders | CLASSNOTES
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Thursday recognized the work a historian, an entrepreneur and philanthropist and Denver City Councilwoman Shontel Lewis — the first openly Black queer woman to sit on dais. In addition to Lewis, the school board also recognized Arzelle Lewis and…
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Denver parent safety group releases doves for victims of gun violence
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For Maria Castillo, her world fell apart on May 7, 2019. That’s the day her only child, Kendrick Castillo, 18, was shot and killed rushing a at a shooter at STEM School Highlands Ranch in Douglas County. Kendrick Castillo was the sole fatality in a…
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Is a new ‘Summer of Violence’ brewing in Metro Denver?
Here are the people and programs trying to break the cycle
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Denver Public Schools appoints new safety chief
After months with the Climate and Safety chief position open, Denver Public Schools Thursday announced the appointment of Greg Cazzell. Cazzell is expected to oversee and implement the long-term safety plan Superintendent Alex Marrero is crafting. While two drafts have been released, the final isn’t expected until the end of the month. Cazzell’s appointment comes…