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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Denver Public Schools will not close additional schools in 2025
DENVER (KDVR) — Denver's public school district is feeling the impact of changes across the metro area. Lower birth rates and housing challenges are resulting in a decline in enrollment. The school board voted to close seven schools and restructure three others under the Denver Schools Thrive Initiative. Previous reporting: Here are the 10 Denver Public Schools that could close or restructure in 2025 While the District will not close any additional schools in 2025, a spokesperson tells FOX31 that 6,000 fewer students are expected to enter the school system by 2029, an 8% decline that could drive additional changes in the coming years. 'This isn't something that we ever want to do, and it's something that we feel compelled to do and have to do as a result of our commitment to provide a high standard of service to all kids,' said DPS Enrollment and Campus Planning Executive Director Andrew Huber. Tara Johnson told FOX31 her daughter will no longer attend her neighborhood school due to the closures, but instead will start riding a bus to a new school this fall that is located about two miles away. 'This is a different school, new school; I'm not going to be able to just walk over there,' she said. Johnson says she is concerned about being able to quickly address any problems that affect her child's well-being. Denver sees historic drop in street homelessness: Mayor Johnston 'I want to make sure she's safe and everything that's happening for her is for her betterment,' said Johnson. Denver's school district currently has approximately 90,000 students, but that number will change according to DPS's Strategic Regional Analysis, which outlines projections for enrollment over the next five years. The report shows a pattern of declining enrollment since 2019 that is expected to continue through 2029. 'The things kind of like the specials, the electives, the extra supports and services that we know all of our kids deserve, become harder and harder to sustain financially,' he said. Huber added that it is important to carefully address falling enrollment numbers in order to preserve the quality of educational programs. 'We believe that as a result of that process, we've right-sized the district relative to our current enrollment,' said Huber. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
How to get your lawn to that ‘lush deep green' colour & why it will help when repelling pests and diseases
THERE'S nothing like looking out onto a freshly cut bright green lawn on a sunny day. But you don't need to pay a fortune to get a professional gardener to have your lawn looking fresh like Wembley Stadium. 2 As it all comes down to how you maintain it, and sometimes that's just a bit of tender, loving care. Although some might find it a challenge, experts believe that once you've got the knack of it, there's no going back. As we now start to hit the other side of May and approach the summer months, many of those with gardens may start to notice their lawn might be drying up as the rain becomes less frequent. Which is why experts believe that it is crucial that gardening fans focus on their lawn, and feed it with the essential nutrients it needs. This includes nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus to encourage robust growth before the summer months, but there's a DIY one that doesn't sound so complicated. With the arrival of summer comes higher temperatures and potential droughts. Andrew Huber, a gardening and lawncare expert from The Lawn Squad, believes a well-nourished lawn is the perfect concoction that will be able to help you to achieve a 'lush, deep green lawn.' He explained that fertiliser isn't just about growing your grass, but it is about nurturing it. Andrew also explained that by doing so, it can also become its 'own defence against pests, diseases and environmental stresses". And one of the best, cheapest and environmentally friendly ways is to use kitchen scraps and food waste. Gardening hacks to grow fruit from your weekly shop Andrew recommended 'turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into composted material" which can be both eco-friendly and great for your lawn. He also added that coffee isn't just great for a morning essential, as 'it's also great' for a bright green lawn. Andrew explained that nitrogen-rich coffee grounds can be sprinkled on the lawn or mixed with water - about half a pound of coffee grounds to five gallons of water - to create the formula. But going back to kitchen leftovers, Andrew mentioned that most will do the trick as well as a well-watered lawn. 2 To ensure the nutrients can do their magic, the gardening professional suggests cutting your grass a few days before adding the fertiliser. Then soak your lawn with the nutrients, but be sure to check the weather as you don't want a washout. Then spritz the grass with a light watering - Andrew recommends a backpack sprayer. But don't just leave it there; be sure to carry out frequent checks and continue to add when necessary. May gardening jobs The Sun's Gardening Editor, Veronica Lorraine, has shared the tasks you need to crack on with in May. GARDEN growth can go from nought to ninety in May, depending on the weather. The last UK frosts are generally seen at the beginning of the month, so all of a sudden there's so much more to do and grow. Plant out dahlia tubers It's a joy to finally plant out your dahlia tubers. Remember how big they can get - and space accordingly - anything up to half a metre apart. It's a good idea to put your support stakes in now instead of trying to work around them. And make sure you include lots of well rotted manure or decent compost to feed it and then mulch to keep it moist and suppress weeds. They generally start blooming in July. Final feed to Spring flowers You can give a cheeky feed to all your remaining tulips and daffodils. Although the majority of bulbs aren't guaranteed to come back year after year any more, as long as you've left them to die back naturally there's a good chance they'll have stored enough energy to come back again. Tomato feed is fine. Tie up climbers Your clematis, honeysuckle and rambling roses should be well on their way by now - try to use plastic free string to tie them back into their support, or tuck them round each other to make sure they don't sprout off in crazy directions. Feed the lawn It's not too late to give your lawn a good feed. Whether you use granular or liquid, it can give it a good boost to see it through the harsher summer months. While mowing, don't go too low with your cut length yet and never take more than a third off the grass height. Get creative It's also time to get creative with hanging baskets and pots. Trailing pelargoniums, which a lot of people call geraniums, and Begonias are a good, low cost way of getting lovely returning blooms throughout the summer in your baskets. And pots can be planted with spring bulbs. Don't forget the greenhouse! Give your greenhouse a good tidy and clean the glass inside and out. The improved light will help plants grow quicker inside and tidying is good for the soul. You can just use a household white wine vinegar and water solution - or even neat if you're feeling spendy - which gives a really good shine.
