Tag Archives: Public Schools
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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What is Michelle Rhee’s Next Move?
Posted on 13. Dec, 2010 by KB.
Last week, we received an email from Michelle Rhee’s new organization, Students First, an advocacy group created by the former Washington, D.C. school chancellor. Students First is a national movement to transform education here in the U.S. Her hope is to sign up 1 million new members and raise $1 billion for school reform in [...]
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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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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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Parents in San Francisco Discouraged by Choice Too
Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by KB.
I recently came across this interesting article from the NY Times regarding San Francisco’s Public School System. Parents in San Francisco, like Denver, have many options when it comes to their children’s education. However, if parents there are choosing public school, the student-assignment process is complex and flawed. The Superintendent hopes to replace the current [...]
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Reminder: Early Education Scoop this Thursday, Jan. 7th
Posted on 03. Jan, 2010 by KB.
The second Early Education Scoop will take place on Thursday, Jan. 7th at Valdez Elementary School in Denver from 6:30-8:30 pm. Please read below for more details about the event. Register here: http://www.dpsk12.org/scoop/ Registration is not mandatory, however we would like to get a sense on who’s coming. Spread the word! Click on images below [...]
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About School Scoop
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by JM.
The School Scoop category of our blog is a compilation of our impressions on both public and private schools around Denver. These “profiles” include vital facts about the school along with our impressions from visits, discussions with parents and interviews with staff. We plan to add quite a few more profiles this fall so keep [...]
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Two Cents: School Lunches
Posted on 27. Sep, 2009 by admin.
We are excited to bring you a new series called “Two Cents.” Every month, we will post a new topic for you to read and “talk” about. The topic may come from an article surrounding the education world, parent banter in the parking lot, or someone sharing a unique and engaging program that happened at [...]
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