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Can realigning SW boundaries help with overcrowding? UPDATED
I don't think it's fair for our low-income and senior citizen homeowners to have to bear this burden for no real investment in SW Denver. This will affect renters, too, since a portion of monthly rent goes to offset the property owner's tax burden.
read moreIs co-location blissful? A Denver teacher speaks truth
A teacher who recently worked at a school collocated with a West Denver Prep middle school says, "it would be better in my opinion for WDP and other charter schools to rent their own buildings and avoid moving into the public school facilities. North deserves the time to grow and become the great school that it can be."
read moreShow solidarity for the North High community
The primary reason that current, prospective and former North students and family are opposed to the colocation is this: After year after year of constant change and turmoil, North finally has a principal in place with a proven track record.
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 moreTake an hour to learn about real reform
This time of the year is when the district creates the greatest amount of turmoil in our communities, and nowhere is this is most evident than in the district’s push to co-locate a West Denver Prep High School in the North High School building. By now we’re familiar with all the tactics and spin: North is failing its kids West Denver Prep is doing wonderful things with Latino kids We just can’t wait And on and on. The community around North is pushing back, but they need help. So take an hour to watch this film and see...
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...
read moreMust-reads for February 28, 2012
Board member Andrea Mérida's recommendations for must-read links on education policy. Please read, comment and share!
read moreSummary of Votes from Feb 16, 2012 Board of Education Meeting
For your information, here is a summary of Votes from Feb 16, 2012 Board of Education meeting.
read moreMust-reads for February 27, 2012
School board member Andrea Mérida's must-reads on education policy. Please read, comment and share!
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