Tag: schools
-
PERSPECTIVE: Fostering Colorado’s future scientists
Damian, one of my eighth-graders, left me a note on our digital bulletin board: “Science is my favorite class every year!” His classmate Amelia replied with “Me 2!!!” Damian is sure he’s headed for a career in computer science; Amelia dreams of being a doctor. These two eighth-graders and their peers deserve a place to…
-
Rescuers run oxygen to survivors in Indonesia school building collapse that buried dozens
Rescuers ran oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia, as they desperately worked to free survivors
-
At least 65 students are presumed buried under the rubble of an Islamic school building that collapsed in Indonesia
SIDOARJO, Indonesia (AP) — At least 65 students are presumed buried under the rubble of an Islamic school building that collapsed in Indonesia.
-
GUEST OPINION: D11 empowers student achievement — union politics punish students
In District 11, we’ve been working tirelessly to put students first, support teachers, and rebuild trust in public education. Over the past year, our Board and superintendent have made historic investments in classrooms, raised teacher pay to among the highest in the region, and led the state in student-focused reforms. We trimmed $6.5 million from…
-
DPS’ celebration doesn’t match the data
Denver Public Schools is seeing green — literally. As Superintendent Alex Marrero hailed the district’s new “accredited (green)” rating as “a significant milestone” last week, he asked teachers to wear green and even changed the district’s website’s color scheme to match. But there are lies, damned lies and statistics. And nobody has this down better…
-
Denver Public Schools quietly racks up off-the-books debt
Attorney Lisi Owen is representing Owen is representing a group called Mamás de DPS in a lawsuit.
-
Reverberations felt through communities as Denver Public Schools’ board proposes school closures
The Denver Public Schools Board of Education recently announced a proposal to close seven area schools due to declining enrollment, among other reasons.
-
Navy Week to set sail for Colorado Springs in August
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This summer, as Colorado Springs host the Navy’s Blue Angels for the first time in the 15-year history of the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow, several dozen active-duty sailors will visit the city in an effort to familiarize residents with the seagoing service. The Navy Week…
-
Navy Week to set sail for Colorado Springs in August
This summer, as Colorado Springs host the Navy’s Blue Angels for the first time in the 15-year history of the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow, several dozen active-duty sailors will visit the city in an effort to familiarize residents with the seagoing service. The Navy Week program is setting sail for Colorado Springs beginning Aug. 12,…
-
40th annual DPS Shakespeare Festival brings out performers of all ages
Denver Public Schools annual Shakespeare festival paraded over a small section of downtown Friday morning.