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Platt Park Mom on a Mission
Posted on 15. Mar, 2010 by KB.
I recently sat down for an interview with Jennifer Piccolo, a mother of two, who is starting a grass roots movement in her Platt Park Neighborhood to help improve their quality of schools. KB: Please tell me a little bit about yourself. JP: I am a mother of two young children, ages 5 and 3. [...]
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School Scoop: Stedman Elementary
Posted on 01. Nov, 2009 by KB.
School: Stedman Elementary Website: http://stedman.dpsk12.org/ Type: DPS-Public Tours: Call ahead to schedule a tour. Best times available to tour are in the mornings from 9:15-11 or the afternoons from 1:30-3:00. Main Phone: 303.322.7781 Principal: Deborah Johnson-Graham Location: 2940 Dexter Street, Denver, CO 80207—(north) Park Hill neighborhood Hours: 8:45 AM-3:45 PM (early release day every other [...]
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School Scoop: Carson Elementary
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by JM.
School: Carson Elementary Website: http://carson.dpsk12.org Type: Public – DPS Tours: Tours are scheduled beginning October and are usually listed on the front page of the school Website. Call the main office to schedule. Main Phone: (303) 355-7316 Principal: Tamara Acevedo Location: 5420 E. 1st Avenue, Denver, CO, 80220 – Crestmoor neighborhood Hours: 8:55 AM-3:45 PM [...]
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Gearing Up for Fall
Posted on 03. Sep, 2009 by admin.
It’s that time of year again folks! Many of you will be starting your school search soon. You may be asking yourself all sorts of questions, in particular, where do I begin? You want the SCOOP? You got it. Below are some of our first posts (many of which were buried in past archives) that [...]
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The Future of Denver Public Schools: An Interview With Michael Vaughn, DPS Chief Communications Officer
Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 by JM.
Three months ago, Michael Vaughn came to Denver Public Schools from Chicago, the third largest public school system in the country, where he held the position of Director of Communications. As the new Chief Communications Officer for DPS, Vaughn works directly with Superintendent Tom Boasberg on efforts across the board. One of the primary goals they’re focusing on is the progress of student success within DPS and minimizing the achievement gap between Denver and the rest of Colorado. Vaughn is charged with effectively communicating this progress to the public. We were afforded an opportunity to sit down with him and discuss the future of DPS from an inside view.
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Options for Kindergarten – Part Two: Redshirting
Posted on 23. Jun, 2009 by KB.
Part Two – Redshirting What is Redshirting? Redshirting has primarily been associated with sports. It means giving a college athlete an extra year of practice to better their skills so they will have a competitive advantage (edge) the following year. Today, redshirting in the academic world means postponing Kindergarten for a year (even though a [...]
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School Scoop: Edison Elementary
Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by KB.
School: Edison Elementary Website: http://edison.dpsk12.org Type: Public-DPS Tours: No formal tour schedule-to set up a tour call the school the day prior to when you want to visit. Main Phone: (303) 455-3615 Principal: Ann Christy Location: 3350 Quitman St Denver, CO 80212 – Highlands Neighborhood Hours: 8:45 AM-3:30 PM Grades: ECE-5, Full-Day and Half-Day Kindergarten [...]
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Options for Kindergarten – Part One: Full Day vs. Half Day
Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by KB.
After doing a little research for this post, I couldn’t help but take a walk down memory lane. Granted, it was MANY moons ago when I was in Kindergarten but some parts of it I can vividly remember like getting on the yellow school bus and making the trek to the Hansen School only to [...]
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Stapleton’s Impending School Shortage
Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by JM.
Here’s an interesting news clip about the impending shortage of Kindergarten and Elementary school space in the Denver neighborhood of Stapleton. Apparently, a third school was supposed to be built, but due to lack of funding as a result of the failing economy, the school will not be built. Bill Roberts and Westerly Creek are [...]
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School Scoop: The Logan School
Posted on 02. Jun, 2009 by JM.
School: THE LOGAN SCHOOL for CREATIVE LEARNING Website: http://www.theloganschool.org/ Main Phone: 303-340-2444 Type: Private accredited member of the Association of Colorado Independent Schools Tuition: Tuition for 2009/2010 school year is $14,090 per student. Need-based scholarships are available. Tours: Parent information sessions and tours take place beginning in October through the middle of December. Call or email Rachel [...]
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