Tag Archives: education
Khan Academy: What’s Your Take?
Posted on 23. Mar, 2012 by JM.
If you caught last Sunday’s 60 Minutes that featured a piece on Khan Academy, were you as amazed as I was? I just love this concept and feel strongly that if I ever had the chance to learn this way as a student, it would be a whole new world for me. Sometimes it just [...]
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Is Cursive Writing a Thing of the Past?
Posted on 25. Oct, 2011 by KB.
My boys are in third grade this year. Cursive writing is generally mastered this year while being introduced, typically, in second grade. It’ll be interesting to see what, if anything, comes home regarding cursive handwriting. I remember back in the day, my friends and I couldn’t wait for the day we learned cursive. We were [...]
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Announcement: DPS School Board Candidate Forum
Posted on 13. Oct, 2011 by KB.
This is your last chance to hear from the DPS school board candidates! Please come to this forum to learn more about them. This is a critical election so be sure to vote! Ballots are due November 1, 2011. Please read the information below regarding this important event. (Submitted by Get Smart Schools and A+ [...]
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Sign-up for the EdNews Parent Newsletter
Posted on 10. Mar, 2011 by KB.
Hello Readers, We’ve discovered another wonderful education resource and introduced it on the blog not too long ago. The website is called EdNews Parent . This online resource for parents highlights the latest educational news and hot topics relating to kindergarten through graduation. The site brings together people interested in educational issues beyond the scope [...]
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Mayoral Candidate Forum on Education
Posted on 16. Feb, 2011 by KB.
Here’s another way to get invested in education! Come meet Denver’s mayoral candidates and learn more about their vision regarding public education. To learn more about the forum and how to register, see below. Wondering where the Denver mayoral candidates stand on public schools? Find out Tuesday, March 15 at the Mayoral Candidate Forum on [...]
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10 Tips to Survive “The Waiting Game”
Posted on 06. Feb, 2011 by KB.
Laura Barr, an education consultant, has some good advice to share with parents who are waiting to hear about where their child will be attending school this fall. Please read Laura’s blog post below to see how you can survive this waiting game! Whether you are living in Denver or have applied to a private [...]
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Denver School Mentioned in State of the Union
Posted on 25. Jan, 2011 by KB.
Bruce Randolph, one of Denver’s innovation schools, received high praise in President Obama’s State of the Union this evening. It’s no surprise that education was a top priority. Let’s celebrate this school, the progress made, and the direction it is going. Hopefully, more schools in our state and across the country will see that children [...]
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EdNews Parent–Another Education Website Worth Reading
Posted on 31. Dec, 2010 by KB.
I recently met with the editor of EdNews Parent, Julie Poppen. Read below to see what the buzz is regarding this new educational site for parents in Colorado. New website for Colorado school parents! We would like to alert you to a new website/e-mail newsletter providing updates on the week’s hottest news, tip sheets and [...]
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Interview With a Parent Series No. 7
Posted on 01. Nov, 2010 by KB.
Interview Series-No. 7 Parent: This parent who lives in southeast Denver transitioned her children from one Denver Public school to another. Q. Describe your transitional experience or scenario. A. While the decision to switch schools was a difficult one, our children seem to be thriving at their new school. We have a 1st grader and [...]
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Do Something Colorado!
Posted on 16. Oct, 2010 by KB.
During the 2008 Presidential election, I remember hearing people say, “We’re fed up with the status quo, we need change!” Well folks, there is no better time than now to be fed up with the public education system which has been status quo for too long and it’s time to demand change! After viewing the [...]
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