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Let’s fix the bullying problem together
The Board of Education will be addressing the issue of bullying in our schools, and we're reviewing a suggested new draft of the bullying policy. Of course, I don't make any moves without consulting as many of you as possible, so I've scheduled a meeting for us to go through it together.
Read MoreCongrats to southwest Denver AEAC scholars
I had the pleasure of attending the 28th Annual Asian Education Advisory Council (AEAC) awards ceremony this morning, and I’m glad I did. Southwest Denver schools had the run of the place, and I...
Read MoreYes, community, DPS really IS talking down to you
Get the inside scoop on ways that reformies will use to convince you that your objection to DPS' "school reform" efforts are off base. It's not. Read up.
Read MoreHow DPS’ data and pseudo-reforms malign kids of color
Long-standing educator Mary Titus Sam says DPS is running two separate and unequal parallel universes within DPS, while comparing them on the SPF as if they are one.
Read MoreEmails and public scrutiny
There has been activity around an issue being raised by my predecessor, former...
Read MoreLunchbox Express in SW Denver this summer
Lunchbox Express drives to each school in a yellow school bus, and hands out the free lunches from 11-11:30 AM at Munroe (first stop), 11:45 AM-12:15 PM at CMS (second stop), and 12:30-1:00 PM at Goldrick.
Read MoreMust-reads for February 29, 2012
Denver school board member Andrea Mérida's must-read picks in education policy. Please read, comment and share!
Read MoreWhen “student-based budgeting” hurts a school like Smiley
Student-based budgeting exacerbates inequity in Denver's schools. The example of Smiley Middle School is a stark one. Read on and share...
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