Political groups and teacher unions have spent more than $1 million so far on candidates in the Denver school board election, which could shake up leadership of Colorado’s largest district next week.

Four of the seven seats on the Denver Public Schools ‘ Board of Education are at play this year. The election comes as DPS is facing financial challenges , including falling K-12 enrollment and scrutiny from the Trump administration regarding gender-neutral bathrooms in schools.

“This election really sets forth the next 10 years for DPS,” said Daniel Aschkinasi, the registered agent for an independent expenditure committee called Better Leaders, Stronger Schools. “Getting the right board in place to be able to support students and teachers for the future planning of this district that

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