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What’s your take on Everyday Math?

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 Public Schools uses for the elementary grades.  It’s a “constructivist” curriculum, or (from what I can gather)...

Southwest CSAP Rock Stars

Ok, you have no doubt realized that I’m not a fan of standardized tests, especially the imperfect CSAP, but it IS an indicator of what might be happening on the ground at a school. The district just released the CSAP scores for 3rd graders, and we have some...

A new doctrine for Munroe Elementary

Let me tell you a little about a jewel of  the Westwood neighborhood, a great elementary school called Munroe Elementary.  It’s led by a talented principal, new to DPS, Dr. Abigail Brown.  She took the helm of Munroe in August 2009, and since then has worked...

Johnson Elementary Teachers Feed 50+ Families

I had the honor of helping out Kendra Smith and her mother, Berna Smith, on December 17 for the 2nd annual Johnson Elementary Food Drive.  Kendra is a teacher there at Johnson, and she worries not only about the fundamentals, but also the overall well-being of her...