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Drastic Measures in Drastic Times

Posted on 24. Feb, 2010 by KB.

Take a look at what happened to one of the lowest performing  high schools in Rhode Island a few days ago. The school board needed to make some drastic changes and, as it turns out, they certainly did by firing all the administrators, teachers, and personnel at Central Falls High School.
The Secretary of Education, [...]

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Parents in San Francisco Discouraged by Choice Too

Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by KB.

I recently came across this interesting article from the NY Times regarding San Francisco’s Public School System. Parents in San Francisco, like Denver, have many options when it comes to their children’s education. However, if parents there are choosing public school, the student-assignment process is complex and flawed. The Superintendent hopes to replace the current [...]

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Are parents in Colorado taking advantage of School Choice?

Posted on 16. Feb, 2010 by KB.

It looks like the answer to that is an overwhelming YES! There were over 10,000 choice applicants for the 2009-2010 school year and 38,000 children on wait lists for charter schools statewide. Read Jeremy Meyer’s article below to get the scoop!
Demand in charter schools forces lotteries, long waiting lists
Alma Meraz’s eyes welled when her daughter’s [...]

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School Scoop: Academia Ana Marie Sandoval

Posted on 10. Feb, 2010 by KB.

School: Academia Ana Marie Sandoval
Website: http://sandoval.dpsk12.org/
Type: Magnet School (DPS)
Tours: Contact school for Open Houses (December & January)
Enrollment: You must contact the school to find out about the application process. Magnet schools have their own application process.
Main Phone: 303-455-9326
Principal: JoAnn Trujillo-Hays
Location: 3655 Wyandot Street, Denver, CO, 80211-2950 (Highlands Neighborhood)
Hours: Three and Four year [...]

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DPS Bake Sale To Benefit Haiti

Posted on 22. Jan, 2010 by KB.

Here is a press release from the Denver Public Schools regarding another way your family can support the people of Haiti. Please read below and help in any way you can. We are aware of several schools that have already begun planning for bake sales next week. Please inquire about your local school on their [...]

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School Scoop: Highline Academy

Posted on 21. Jan, 2010 by KB.

School: Highline Academy
Type: Charter School-(Chartered by DPS)
Website: http://www.highlineacademy.org/site/home
Tours:  Open House- Thursday, January 28th @ 6:00 pm. Contact school to inquire about tours.
Enrollment: When applying to a charter school you must contact the school directly for information on the application process.
Main Phone: 720.449.0317
Principal: Gregg Gonzales
Location: 7808 Cherry Creek Drive South, Unit #304, Denver, CO  [...]

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Reminder: 9News and GetSmartSchools.org Event Tomorrow

Posted on 19. Jan, 2010 by KB.

Just a reminder that tomorrow,Wednesday, January 20th, 9News along with Get Smart Schools will co-host a free event for parents interested in learning more about public school (K-12) choice in Colorado (be sure to come to the event to learn more about charter school options, including the new charter schools that open this fall).

The event [...]

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The Denver Green School – Another Option

Posted on 17. Jan, 2010 by KB.

The Denver Green School
Mission: In partnership with our diverse urban community, Denver Green School will provide a hands-on, brains-on experience that includes all students, staff, families and community, preparing all learners to lead the way toward a sustainable, bright and green future.
I recently attended an Open House at the Denver Green School (aka DGS). I [...]

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You’re Invited: 9News and GetSmartSchools.org Event

Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by KB.

Next Wednesday, January 20th, 9News along with Get Smart Schools will co-host a free event for parents interested in learning more about public school choice in Colorado (K-12). The event will take place at Manual High School in Denver from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Please read the invite below, tell your friends, and be sure to RSVP [...]

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Reminder: Early Education Scoop this Thursday, Jan. 7th

Posted on 03. Jan, 2010 by KB.

The second Early Education Scoop will take place on Thursday, Jan. 7th at Valdez Elementary School in Denver from 6:30-8:30 pm. Please read below for more details about the event.
Register here: http://www.dpsk12.org/scoop/
Registration is not mandatory, however we would like to get a sense on who’s coming.  Spread the word!
Click on images below to enlarge the [...]

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