Tag Archives: Charter Schools

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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‘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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Reminder: 9News and GetSmartSchools.org Event Tomorrow

Reminder: 9News and GetSmartSchools.org Event Tomorrow

Posted on 19. Jan, 2010 by KB.

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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 [...]

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Change is on the Way for Some DPS Schools

Change is on the Way for Some DPS Schools

Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by KB.

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The Board of Education has recommended changes for 6 schools within the Denver Public School system. The recommendations include transforming six low-performing DPS schools into successful schools, proposals for the overcrowding issues at the Stapleton schools, and proposed locations for new schools that would open for the 2010 school year. The board is expected to [...]

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Announcement: Upcoming DPS Expo

Announcement: Upcoming DPS Expo

Posted on 15. Oct, 2009 by KB.

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Although our blog is focused on elementary education, many of our readers also have children in upper grade levels that should be aware of this information.  Denver Public Schools is holding a School Expo that is taking place November 4, 2009.  It’s for families interested in learning about their options for middle school and high [...]

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Two Cents: School Lunches

Two Cents: School Lunches

Posted on 27. Sep, 2009 by admin.

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We are excited to bring you a new series called “Two Cents.” Every month, we will post a new topic for you to read and “talk” about. The topic may come from an article surrounding the education world, parent banter in the parking lot, or someone sharing a unique and engaging program that happened at [...]

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Choices, Choices, Choices…School of Choice Process

Choices, Choices, Choices…School of Choice Process

Posted on 18. May, 2009 by KB.

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Choice application-check….favorite glass of wine-check…advil for the headache-check…the headache is not from the wine but from trying to make sense of this whole process! You are choicing into a school only if you have chosen not to send your child to your neighborhood school or chose private school instead. The choice in process can be [...]

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