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Evolution to a Revolution: Rumble to a Roar

Posted on 21. Sep, 2010 by JM.

Wake up Denver! Actually, wake up America!  It’s no secret our education system ranks amongst the lowest in the world in math and science.  It’s also no secret that Denver only graduates just over half of its high school seniors and the dropout rate is abysmal. And, there are 1.2 million students dropping out per [...]

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Are parents in Colorado taking advantage of School Choice?

Posted on 16. Feb, 2010 by KB.

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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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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