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WELCOME TO SCOOPTOO
Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by KB.
Our blog’s purpose is to help parents navigate the Kindergarten and elementary school phase of their children’s education. In Colorado, we are given the opportunity of “choice” in our search. This program gives parents many options when it comes to choosing a school for their child outside of their neighborhood school. The process can become [...]
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An Introduction To The New Principal of Stapleton 3
Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by KB.
Our friend Liz Easterly, who writes a cool blog about life in Stapleton, is featuring a new series on her blog regarding schools/education in Stapleton. She has a guest blogger, Marissa Ferrari, the Marketing Coordinator for DPS and also a good friend of ours who will contribute to the series. Marissa’s first interview is with [...]
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Screening of THE LOTTERY June 8th
Posted on 01. Jun, 2010 by KB.
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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Summer Camps 2010
Posted on 19. May, 2010 by KB.
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
Posted on 17. May, 2010 by KB.
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
Posted on 12. May, 2010 by KB.
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
Posted on 09. Apr, 2010 by KB.
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
Posted on 09. Apr, 2010 by KB.
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
Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by KB.
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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Platt Park Mom on a Mission
Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by KB.
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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