Tag Archives: Charter Schools
Preschool and Kindergarten Options at DPS
Posted on 01. Sep, 2011 by KB.
Sandra Konta, Application Processing Representative at DPS, has contributed this post regarding the MANY Preschool and Kindergarten options available through DPS. Parents need to start researching their options, now, for the 2012-2013 school year. This post includes many DPS links where you will learn more in-depth information on the topics mentioned. Sandra will be contributing other [...]
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Placing Our Children in the Hands of Luck
Posted on 13. Oct, 2010 by JM.
*BE SURE TO WATCH CBS4 ON TONIGHT’S 5:00 AND 6:00 NEWS! (Davis Guggenheim will be interviewed during the first hour and Kerri from ScoopToo will be interviewed during the second hour regarding school choice here in Denver.) The segment on ScoopToo will air around 6:45 PM. ScoopToo was privileged to attend a special private screening [...]
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The Scoop on Charter Schools
Posted on 30. Sep, 2010 by JM.
There seems to be some confusion surrounding charter schools. Are they public or private? Who can get in? And, how much do they cost? These are some frequently asked questions we have encountered. There has also been a lot of buzz about charter schools in the news lately, on a national level as well as [...]
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Our Journey to Kindergarten: An Essay by Jennifer Holladay
Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by JM.
It has been our discovery here at ScoopToo.com that we are not alone – that YOU are not alone. The dark little secrets that we harbor about what-to-do-about-finding-the-right-school-for Johnny or Susie are, more often than not, running through the heads of the majority of parents of 4 year olds out there. Quite possibly the ambitious [...]
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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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‘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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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 [...]
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Change is on the Way for Some DPS Schools
Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by KB.
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
Posted on 15. Oct, 2009 by KB.
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
Posted on 27. Sep, 2009 by admin.
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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