by tech | Apr 25, 2011 | Community, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools
Kunsmiller parent Tom T. just did me a solid. He’s given me a rundown of some upcoming events at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy, so I just have to share them with you. Friday, May 13, from 500pm to 800pm, KCAA is hosting its Second Annual Arty Gras, an end of...
by tech | Mar 19, 2011 | Curriculum, Elementary Schools
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)...
by tech | Sep 3, 2010 | Elementary Schools
Just thought I’d share a few photos of some of the schools I’ve visited so far this year. I love my southwest kids and teachers!
by tech | May 4, 2010 | Elementary Schools
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...
by tech | Apr 24, 2010 | Elementary Schools
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...
by tech | Dec 23, 2009 | Elementary Schools
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...
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