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DJ Torres’ recent resignation from the Denver school board created a vacancy that 13 applicants are now vying to fill. The board will select a new member on Nov. 19. Read more about the candidates from Bureau Chief Melanie Asmar.

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13 people apply to fill a vacancy on the Denver school board, which has been mired in conflict

Former board member Scott Esserman and former candidates Caron Blanke and Mike DeGuire are among the applicants to represent central-east Denver’s District 3.

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Brooklyn science teacher Sean McFadden won the 2026 Julian Robertson Award for his work shaping NYC climate education and mentoring young men of color.

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All public and private schools must adopt bans on student cellphone use during the entire school day, including lunch and recess, by the start of 2027-28 school year.