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id: 677c293060
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-12 21:54 MST
updated: 2026-11-13 09:57 MST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Denver school board approves closure of Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy

The Denver school board approved the closure in a split vote. Denverite reports the school has 24 students this year.

Section: [Schools](/denver/section/life.md) · Entities: [Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy](/denver/wiki/robert-f-smith-steam-academy.md)

## Coverage

- [Chalkbeat Colorado](https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/11/13/denver-school-board-votes-to-close-hbcu-style-robert-f-smith-steam-academy/), 2026-11-12 21:54 MST: In split vote, Denver school board approves closure of Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy
- [Denverite](https://denverite.com/2026/11/13/denver-school-board-votes-to-close-hbcu-style-robert-f-smith-steam-academy/), 2026-11-13 09:57 MST: In split vote, Denver school board approves closure of Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy

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