Ten Denver schools will close or partially close after the school board voted unanimously Thursday to approve a plan to address declining enrollment.
Thursdays vote came two weeks after Superintendent Alex Marrero publicly announced the closure recommendation, a tight timeline that drew criticism from some parents, advocacy groups, and elected officials.
The past two weeks were filled with intense community pushback against the plan, student walkouts, and even threats of legal action. Families and teachers repeatedly described their small schools as tight-knit and effective communities.
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