Next week, kids in Colorado's largest school district head back to class. "I'm incredibly excited about the start of the school year," said Dr. Alex Marrero, superintendent of Denver Public Schools. Marrero said he's also excited that the district has all the federal funding promised to them for this school year. It's money that was held up by the Trump administration last month. More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news X: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.