Tag Archives: Colorado

Take a “Stand” for Education in Colorado

Take a “Stand” for Education in Colorado

Posted on 09. Apr, 2010 by KB.

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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

‘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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Are parents in Colorado taking advantage of School Choice?

Are parents in Colorado taking advantage of School Choice?

Posted on 16. Feb, 2010 by KB.

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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 [...]

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

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

Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by KB.

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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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WELCOME TO SCOOPTOO

WELCOME TO SCOOPTOO

Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by KB.

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Our blog’s purpose is to help parents navigate the 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 overwhelming with [...]

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