John Youngquist
Coverage of John Youngquist in the Nexus archive.
- Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero to school board: ‘I can no longer ignore these concerns’
Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero expressed concerns to the school board about its overreach into administrative matters, contract violations, and internal disputes, citing an increasingly untenable situation. He announced his job application for a role in Florida's Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
- Denver school board appears likely to adopt bell-to-bell cellphone ban for all grades
The Denver school board is likely to implement a districtwide bell-to-bell cellphone ban for all grades, effective August 2024, requiring devices to be off and out of sight during school hours but not off-campus. The policy aligns with broader Colorado district efforts to address student cellphone use ahead of a July 1 deadline for adopting policies under a 2025 state law, which mandates but does not require a ban.
- Denver school board debates whether members should give 48 hours’ notice before visiting a school
The Denver school board is divided over whether to require 48 hours' notice before visiting schools, with some members arguing it ensures respect and others claiming it hinders transparency. A 2021 policy mandating the notice period is under review, but the board postponed a decision after debates over its implications.