Posted in EduPolicy on Mar. 08, 2010
Diane Ravitch is the former assistant Secretary of Education under Lamar Alexander during the first Bush administration. She is a very distinguished writer on the field of education and has, up to now, been a strong proponent of high-stakes testing environments and education reform.
She recently wrote a book, The Death and Life of the Great [...]
Posted in Events on Mar. 03, 2010
Title: Latino Elected Officials ForumLocation: Su Teatro, 721 Santa Fe DriveLink out: Click hereDescription: LARASA’s next community event is a Latino Elected Official’s Forum to be held Thursday March 25th at 6-7:30 pm. The event will include Hon. Judy Montero and Paul Lopez from City Council and Hon. Andrea Merida and Arturo Jimenez from [...]
Posted in Events on Mar. 02, 2010
Title: Education Forum for House District 4 Candidates Location: Lake Middle School, 1820 Lowell BoulevardDescription: My fellow board member, Arturo Jimenez, and I both have school district precincts in House District 4, so we are hosting a candidate forum in conjunction with the League of Women Voters and education activists in the area. House [...]
Posted in EduPolicy on Feb. 25, 2010
I’m excited about HB 10-1273: Arts Education for Workforce Development, a new bill that was introduced this week in the Colorado State Legislature. It’s sponsored by State Representative Michael Merrifield (D-El Paso) in the House and by Senators Nancy Spence (R-Arapahoe) and Pat Steadman (D-Adams/Denver). Click here to download the bill. The video above is [...]
Posted in Board of Education on Feb. 22, 2010
Instruction in Title I schools isn’t going to magically improve because we decide not to directly-place teachers in them. If we ensure that all DPS teachers are good ones, then what’s the worry?
Posted in Board of Education, Middle Schools on Feb. 15, 2010
Not all charter schools are the same, and while I support great ones, I don’t support high-stakes testing environments. This environment does not serve all kids.
Posted in Events on Jan. 14, 2010
Help Kepner shape its new community garden!
Please join Kepner Middle School , LiveWell Westwood, and Revision Int’l, for a community meeting to plan the 2010 Kepner vegetable garden and community event space. Your input is so valuable!
Where: Kepner Middle School , 911 S. Hazel Street
When: Thursday, January 21st, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Why: to share [...]
Posted in Events on Jan. 13, 2010
Title: Celebration of ExcellenceLocation: Henry World School, 3005 South Golden WayDescription: Recognizing outstanding contributions by students, staff and faculty members, and community members of Southwest Denver/District 2. Keynote Speaker: Andrea Merida, Denver Board of EducationStart Time: 07:00Date: 2010-01-20
Posted in Events on Jan. 13, 2010
Title: Southwest Denver School of Choice ExpoLocation: Henry World School, 3005 South Golden WayDescription: Representation from various southwest Denver schools to show off what they have to offer. Schools include Denison Montessori (Magnet), Doull Elementary, Gust Elementary (G/T Magnet), Kaiser Elementary, Sabin Elementary (IB Primary Years), Traylor Academy (Fundamentals Magnet), Grant Ranch ECE-8, Kunsmiller [...]
Posted in Community on Jan. 12, 2010
The Southwest Denver Education Coalition continues to stay engaged in the entire spectrum of District 2 schools. Read about some of the issues on tap at our recent meeting.
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