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School Scoop: Polaris @ Ebert Elementary

School Scoop: Polaris @ Ebert Elementary

Posted on 14. Mar, 2010 by JM.

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School: Polaris at Ebert Elementary Website: http://polarisprogram.dpsk12.org/ Type: Public Magnet – DPS Tours: Tours run weekly, usually on Mondays at 9:00 and 10:00. Call to schedule an appointment. Main Phone: (303) 292-4629 Principal: Karin Johnson Location: 410 Park Avenue West, Denver, CO  80205 (Curtis Park Neighborhood) Hours: 8:45 AM-3:30 PM Grades: Kindergarten – 5th Grade [...]

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9News Interviews Kerri on School Choice!

9News Interviews Kerri on School Choice!

Posted on 06. Nov, 2009 by JM.

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Check out Kerri getting interviewed by 9 News regarding their joint venture Website: coloradoschoolchoice.org.  Sorry Kerri, but you are no longer an incognito blogger! The coloradoschoochoice.org is a useful data-driven site if you’re looking for certain statistics on schools.  The specific data included are: maps, CSAP scores, percentage of free & reduced lunches, enrollment/diversity and [...]

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School Scoop: Stedman Elementary

School Scoop: Stedman Elementary

Posted on 01. Nov, 2009 by KB.

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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

School Scoop: Carson Elementary

Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by JM.

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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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The Future of Denver Public Schools: An Interview With Michael Vaughn, DPS Chief Communications Officer

The Future of Denver Public Schools: An Interview With Michael Vaughn, DPS Chief Communications Officer

Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 by JM.

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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 Three: Kindergarten Twice

Options for Kindergarten – Part Three: Kindergarten Twice

Posted on 23. Jun, 2009 by KB.

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Part Three – Kindergarten Twice When Your Child Isn’t Ready Michelle Marom, a parent of 6 year old twins, came face to face with the issue of her children possibly repeating Kindergarten last year. Her twins have a late August birthday and their teacher recommended that one of the twins be held back because he [...]

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Options for Kindergarten – Part Two: Redshirting

Options for Kindergarten – Part Two: Redshirting

Posted on 23. Jun, 2009 by KB.

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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

School Scoop: Edison Elementary

Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by KB.

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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

Options for Kindergarten – Part One: Full Day vs. Half Day

Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by KB.

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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

Stapleton’s Impending School Shortage

Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by JM.

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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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