The legislative poverty task force met the same week Denver Public Schools students were heading back to class, the same day three community organizations announced a campaign to demand accountable public schools, and just as the district moves to place more students into college-prep courses.

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DENVER - Children across Denver grabbed their backpacks and lunchboxes Wednesday morning as they headed back to school.

Wednesday was the first day of classes for Denver Public Schools, the second largest district in the state, and Superintendent Tom Boasberg was ready and waiting for his punctual pupils to arrive at Stedman Elementary School.

"We've got our highest enrollment in 30 years," Boasberg said.

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The Campaign for Accountable Public Schools convened on Tuesday in front of the Denver Public School headquarters for a press conference to launch their campaign to draw attention to the needs of Latino and other minority students, and families in the public school system... Click Here to read the entire article!

DENVER - Amber Mendoza wished she didn't have to stand in front of district headquarters Tuesday afternoon. But the East High sophomore is part of a movement to push for an equal education for Hispanic students.

"All students in DPS have the right to college preparatory education," said Mendoza, a member of Jovenes Unidos or Youth United. "We believe that all DPS students deserve equal services regardless of race, income, or legal status."

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Community activists are knocking on doors, holding forums and even rapping to improve the odds that people will turn out for the November school board election. To read the entire article, click here!