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Sara was excited for her first day of school Monday despite a big change: Her old school, Denver’s Fairview Elementary, was closed for low enrollment last year.
As Denver Public Schools prepares to close schools to combat falling enrollment, the district’s Board of Education is considering a policy change to no longer focus solely on the district's smallest schools.
The Denver school board is considering an enrollment cap for elementary schools. Limiting enrollment at popular schools could bolster the student population at smaller schools.
The Denver school board rejected school closure recommendations and revoked a previous resolution that kicked off the school closure process. But budget problems still loom.
Denver Superintendent Alex Marrero is recommending closing eight elementary schools, one K-8, and one middle school due to declining enrollment.