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Major changes expected at DPS with new union-backed board

Written by DSST Public Schools | 11/07/19

FOX31: 

DENVER -- For the first time in years, the Denver Classroom Teachers Association has control of the Denver Public Schools board.

Tay Anderson, Scott Baldermann and Brad Laurvick won their races to give the union control.

Anderson's story is particularly unique; he is only 21 years old and was a DPS student two years ago.

"This was a clear victory of letting Denver students know that we do care about them," Anderson said.

Anderson ran on a bold campaign of putting more scrutiny on new charter schools, reducing the number of school resource officers and reopening Montbello High School.

When asked if this is the end of charter schools, Anderson said "For me, for now, yes."

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