Tag Archives: education in Colorado
Upcoming Parent Information Sessions Re: The New SchoolChoice Process
Posted on 04. Jan, 2012 by KB.
The impending first round of school choice is fast approaching. If you are feeling a bit stressed about the new enrollment process or have questions now is the time to seek some clarity. Be sure to attend one of the two information sessions being offered by Get Smart Schools to get the answers you need before [...]
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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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5280′s Second Annual School Fair-2011
Posted on 06. Sep, 2011 by KB.
Brooklyn Garcia, from 5280, sent us information regarding 5280′s Second Annual School Fair. Here is what she shared with us: “Unlike other fairs, 5280 has created an intimate environment where parents can meet representatives from Independent, Charter, and Public Schools for grades PK-12 to gain a better understanding of what each school has to offer [...]
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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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Can Your Kids Wait for Great Education?
Posted on 27. Jan, 2011 by JM.
If you are frustrated with education in America, or more locally in Colorado and Denver, then do something. It’s as simple as that. We all can’t sit on the couch and complain about what is happening if we are not doing our part. So many of us say that we want a solution but are [...]
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Colorado’s Controversial Teacher-Reform Bill
Posted on 12. May, 2010 by KB.
Although many teachers are opposed to Senate Bill 191 (a bill that would change how teachers earn and keep tenure in Colorado), lawmakers have voted in favor of it (rumor has it, the Governor will sign it soon). When the Governor signs the bill, will this put Colorado in a better place to receive millions [...]
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Take a “Stand” for Education in Colorado
Posted on 09. Apr, 2010 by KB.
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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