School closures are among the hardest decisions education leaders can face, and Denver Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero said they cannot be made lightly, emotionally or without a clear understanding of what is at stake for students and communities.
Marrero recently spoke with the Turners to discuss declining enrollment, budget realities and the long-term planning required to keep large public school systems academically strong and financially stable. Marrero has led Denver Public Schools, Colorado’s largest school district, since 2021. The district serves about 90,000 students, employs roughly 15,000 people and oversees more than 200 schools.
During the interview, Marrero emphasized that public education leadership is more than an administrative role…