Tag Archives: Arne Duncan
Denver School Mentioned in State of the Union
Posted on 25. Jan, 2011 by KB.
Bruce Randolph, one of Denver’s innovation schools, received high praise in President Obama’s State of the Union this evening. It’s no surprise that education was a top priority. Let’s celebrate this school, the progress made, and the direction it is going. Hopefully, more schools in our state and across the country will see that children [...]
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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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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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School Scoop: Montclair Elementary
Posted on 16. May, 2009 by KB.
School: MONTCLAIR ELEMENTARY (aka: MONTCLAIR SCHOOL OF ACADEMICS AND ENRICHMENT) Website: http://montclair.dpsk12.org Type: Public-DPS Tours: Generally take place late fall (check website). Main Phone: (303) 333-5497 Principal: Donna Neill (new principal 2011-2012) Assistant Principal: Emily Zabroski Location: 1151 Newport Street, Denver, CO 80020 / Montclair Neighborhood Hours: 8:55 am-3:45 pm Grades: ECE-5th Grade–3 Full Day [...]
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