Screening of THE LOTTERY June 8th

Screening of THE LOTTERY June 8th

Posted on 01. Jun, 2010 by KB.

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Be sure to come see the highly anticipated film documentary, The Lottery (see media kit here: LOTTERYPressPacket_021710 ), next Tuesday, June 8th at Harkins Northfield Theater. The documentary features four families from the Bronx and Harlem who are hoping to win “the lottery,” obtaining a spot for their child in the Harlem Success Academy (a charter [...]

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Invitation: New Stapleton School Celebration

Invitation: New Stapleton School Celebration

Posted on 01. Jun, 2010 by JM.

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Celebrate the Construction of a New ECE-8 Campus in Stapleton You are cordially invited to attend a ceremony and reception to celebrate the start of construction on the new school, opening August, 2011. Join your neighbors, community members, DPS leaders and generous supporters for this momentous occasion. Tuesday, June 8, 2010 9:30 – 10:30am 3480 North [...]

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Summer Camps 2010

Summer Camps 2010

Posted on 19. May, 2010 by KB.

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It’s hard to believe that the end of the school year is right around the corner. Is everyone trying to firm up summer plans? How many of you have children signed up for summer day camp(s)? It’s amazing just how many camps there are available today. When talking with friends and acquaintances, everyone seems to [...]

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Be Sure To Vote For Bill Robert’s “Extraordinary” 4th Grade Classroom

Be Sure To Vote For Bill Robert’s “Extraordinary” 4th Grade Classroom

Posted on 17. May, 2010 by KB.

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The William Roberts School (aka Bill Roberts) in Denver is one of four finalists competing in the “Why My Classroom is Extraordinary” contest put on by NBC’s The Today Show. The winning classroom wins a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort. Please be sure to click here to vote [...]

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Colorado’s Controversial Teacher-Reform Bill

Colorado’s Controversial Teacher-Reform Bill

Posted on 12. May, 2010 by KB.

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Although many teachers are opposed to Senate Bill 191 (a bill that would change how teachers earn and keep tenure in Colorado), lawmakers have voted in favor of it  (rumor has it, the Governor will sign it soon). When the Governor signs the bill, will this put Colorado in a better place to receive millions [...]

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Take a “Stand” for Education in Colorado

Take a “Stand” for Education in Colorado

Posted on 09. Apr, 2010 by KB.

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Stand for Children is an education advocacy organization made up of parents, educators, and other concerned Coloradoans. Stand for Children’s mission is to use the power of grassroots action to help ALL children get a high quality public education. Recently, I (Kerri) met with a group of parents from my children’s school to learn more about [...]

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‘Race to the Top’ Draws Criticism from States Competing

‘Race to the Top’ Draws Criticism from States Competing

Posted on 09. Apr, 2010 by KB.

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Colorado lost out on the first round of the federal education grant competition “Race to the Top,” (see article here) but they are still in the running to receive $175 million dollars if they reapply for the second round and win. However, Governor Bill Ritter is frustrated with the initial results from the competition and [...]

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School Scoop: Bromwell Elementary

School Scoop: Bromwell Elementary

Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by KB.

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School: Bromwell Elementary Website: http://bromwell.dpsk12.org/ Type: Public-DPS Tours: Call the school to find out about tours Main Phone: 303.388.5969 Principal: Jody Cohn Location: 2500 East 4th Street, Denver, CO 80206–Congress Park Neighborhood/Cherry Creek Neighborhood Hours: 8:25 AM-3:15 PM Grades: Approximately 320 students attend (Kindergarten-5th Grade) Average Class Size: This school has 2 classrooms per grade [...]

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Last Day to Vote “SCOOPTOO.com” as 5280′s Top Blog!

Last Day to Vote “SCOOPTOO.com” as 5280′s Top Blog!

Posted on 18. Mar, 2010 by JM.

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Dear Readers, Today is the last day to vote for our little-blog-that-could for 5280′s Top of the Town recognition as TOP BLOG.  If you have already voted for us we can’t thank you enough.  If you haven’t, please click on the link on our Website (or go to 5280.com/tot), click on the “People” category, and [...]

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Platt Park Mom on a Mission

Platt Park Mom on a Mission

Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by KB.

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I recently sat down for an interview with Jennifer Piccolo, a mother of two, who is starting a grass roots movement in her Platt Park Neighborhood to help improve their quality of schools. KB: Please tell me a little bit about yourself. JP: I am a mother of two young children, ages 5 and 3. [...]

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