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US launches probe into Denver school district over teacher accused of making students kiss

The US Department of Education has launched an inquiry into Denver Public Schools following serious claims of student misconduct. A teacher was dismissed after reports surfaced of her compelling students to kiss, marking the district's second federal investigation in just two years. The probe will focus on potential violations of…

The Times of India · Jul 30

Trump officials launch probe of 2 school districts over alleged testosterone vials, kissing exercise

The U.S. Department of Education says it is investigating whether Denver Public Schools and a school district in Washington state violated federal law

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Education Department opens probes into schools over same-sex kissing and testosterone exhibit claims

The investigations will examine whether Denver Public Schools and the Bethel School District violated a federal law that allows parents to opt out of school surveys or evaluations involving topics such as sexual behavior or attitudes

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Middle school teacher found guilty of giving marijuana-laced brownies to sixth graders

Sharon Wilson, 55, was found guilty by a jury on Thursday of two counts of misdemeanor child abuse following a 2024 incident at Kepner Beacon Middle School

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025

Slim Majority of U.S. Voters Oppose Immigration Enforcement in Schools, Poll Finds

6 in 10 voters also said they supported the Supreme Court's recent ruling reaffirming the right to free public education for all students, including undocumented immigrants

Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025

Federal Judge Blocks Denver Public Schools' Request To Stop ICE From Making Arrest in Sensitive Locations

A Trump appointed judge ruled against DPS Friday, denying their request to block ICE agents from making arrests at sensitive locations like schools.

Latin Times · Mar 10, 2025

Denver Public Schools to Argue Before Judge Why Immigration Related Arrests Should Be Blocked Nationwide

The federal government argues that DPS has not demonstrated direct harm and therefore lacks standing to challenge the policy

Latin Times · Mar 9, 2025

Denver Public Schools sues to stop Trump administration policy allowing ICE agents in schools

Denver Public Schools has become the first U.S. school district to sue the Trump administration challenging its policy allowing ICE immigration agents in schools

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Education Department investigating Denver Public Schools over all-gender bathroom

The U.S. Education Department said it is investigating Denver Public Schools for alleged discrimination after the district converted a girl’s restroom on the second floor of East High School into an all-gender restroom while leaving the other bathroom exclusively for male students

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Denver Public Schools Chief Defies Trump, Orders ICE Off His Campuses

The chief administrator of Denver Public Schools has defied President Donald Trump, saying that ICE will not be allowed on his campuses.

Latin Times · Jan 24, 2025