Colorado School Stories Project: Denver Public Schools

Karen Mortimer, PTA President at Whittier K-8 School in Denver Public Schools tells state leaders about the “wish list” that their PTA made, if there were funds available. The list includes music, P.E., team sports, band, mentoring, paraprofessionals in every classroom, after school programs …

Nora Hoskins Neureiter, PTSA President at Steck Elementary School in Denver, discusses the role of the private sector in public education during budget cuts.

Nora Hoskins Neureiter, PTSA President at Steck Elementary School in Denver, has a message to state leaders regarding education budget cuts.

Nora Hoskins Neureiter, PTSA President at Steck Elementary School in Denver, continues her message to state leaders regarding education budget cuts.

Nora Hoskins Neureiter, the PTSA President at Steck Elementary School in Denver, discusses the growing importance of parent organizations during budget cuts.

Amber Wilson, a teacher in Denver Public Schools, talks about how much of her teaching day is devoted to making copies for students.