When “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 MoreAre SW Denver’s English learners ready for CSAP?
This video evaluates whether southwest Denver's charters bring any value to our large population of English learners. Please watch and pass it on.
Read MoreKepner’s kids deserve a well-rounded education
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.
Read MoreA closer look at Merrill
I'm looking at the data in three different Merrill-specific slices: Anglo students, "exited" ELLs (remember, these are kids that have become proficient enough to take CSAP in English) and regular ELLs (those that haven't transitioned out yet).
Read MoreThe battle over DSST at Byers
As some of you may realize, in 2010, the board approved two more DSST charter schools, but the locations have not been specified. This...
Read MoreCommunity conversations come to southwest Denver
Here is the agenda for the upcoming community “conversations” about the proposals that the district will be bringing before the...
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