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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MSLA parents: we deserve our own building

Posted by on Nov 9, 2011 in Elementary Schools | 0 comments

With must respect, Mr. Superintendent and members of the board, do you think that because our children are "Latino" that they are not entitled to receive a good education, a better environment, a separate building and quality? Our children are human beings with rights. They are not dominos with which you can play. They have feelings and needs. Therefore I ask for your support, to meet these needs.

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Southwest elementary reading champs

Posted by on Sep 2, 2011 in Elementary Schools | 0 comments

As of the 2009-2010 school year, Doull Elementary had 494 students, nearly 91% of which were low-income, nearly 80% were minority and 60% were English learners. This says that in spite of poverty, culture and second language, Doull's students perform twice as well as the Denver Plan's goals.

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Community conversations come to southwest Denver

Posted by on Apr 30, 2011 in Community, Elementary Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools | 0 comments

Here is the agenda for the upcoming community “conversations” about the proposals that the district will be bringing before the...

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Upcoming fun stuff at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy

Posted by on Apr 25, 2011 in Community, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools | 0 comments

Kunsmiller parent Tom T. just did me a solid.  He’s given me a rundown of some upcoming events at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy,...

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What’s your take on Everyday Math?

Posted by on Mar 19, 2011 in Curriculum, Elementary Schools | 12 comments

I stumbled across this video the other day, and I really want to get your feedback on it. Everyday Math is the math curriculum that Denver...

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