Take an hour to learn about real reform

Posted by on May 16, 2012 in Board of Education, Community, High Schools | 0 comments

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...

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Trouble at Traylor turns into opportunity

Posted by on Feb 10, 2012 in Community, English learners | 0 comments

With the changing demographics of southwest Denver, and the influx of not just Spanish-speakers, but also speakers of Vietnamese, Chinese, Somali and the various West African languages, it is important for Traylor's teachers to get ready. The district needs to re-examine its priorities about English learners, as well.

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Parents Across America – Metro Denver chapter kickoff

Posted by on Feb 4, 2012 in Community, Events | 0 comments

Title: Parents Across America – Metro Denver chapter kickoffLocation: Kepner Middle School, 911 S. Hazel Ct.Description: Do you care...

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Athmar neighbor speaks out in support of MSLA

Posted by on Nov 12, 2011 in Community, Elementary Schools | 0 comments

The board received this letter yesterday, and with the author’s permission, I’m sharing it with you here. November 10,...

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Kepner’s kids deserve a well-rounded education

Posted by on Nov 5, 2011 in Board of Education, Community, Middle Schools | 4 comments

All parents deserve the basic respect and appreciation for their tax dollars, and low-income families have a right by federal law to fully benefit from the portion of Title I dollars earmarked toward community engagement to become active partners in their children’s education.

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Some movement on changing the school year start date

Posted by on Oct 27, 2011 in Board of Education, Community | 0 comments

As you recall, I introduced a resolution to the board last month to direct the district to begin the process of making a recommendation to change the school year start date to after Labor Day, as a way to relieve the heat in the buildings in August.

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