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After wrapping up iReady testing, the entire 7th grade class at Aurora Science & Tech participated in a special community day afternoon led by 7th grade Social Studies teacher, Allie Crites. Together, students built a model B-17, a bomber plane that was used by the US Army Air Force during World War II.
The Pointed Problem: Increasing Rigor Amid Myriad New Challenges
After less than two years on the job, Denver Public Schools superintendent Susana Cordova resigned last fall. She said it was because she got an amazing job opportunity in Dallas, Texas, but some think she was pushed out by a school board that disagreed with her vision. At the center of that conflict? Education Reform, a nationwide movement that found a fertile testing ground here in Denver about 15 years ago under then superintendent Michael Bennet (Yes, that Michael Bennet). So what is Education Reform? How did it get so controversial? And what does the board’s search for a new superintendent say about the future of the reform movement here in Denver?
Teacher diversity is important to me for a different reason than a lot of other people in my field. There is research that shows that all students benefit from a diverse teaching staff — period. All students benefit from a diverse leadership staff — period. When I say all students, that means not just Black and Brown students, but also Asian American students, white students, students with special needs, students who are second language learners, LGBTQIA students. All of them benefit from a diverse teaching staff.
On Wednesday, May 19, the Class of 2021 celebrated both their hard work and the bright futures that lie ahead. While our seniors weren’t able to announce their post-high school plans at the Coliseum, they still found unique and meaningful ways to celebrate. At each school, there was a viewing party to watch a livestream that included student performances, a keynote speech from LGBTQ activist Brandon Wolf, and of course, the announcements of each senior on campus. Every school added their own flair to the festivities, from a dunk tank at GVR HS to a Senior Sunset at Cole HS. Below you’ll find just a few snapshots of this unforgettable day!
PUEBLO — A second half comeback and an all-or-nothing 2-point conversion is one way to make a football game dramatic. That's the route that Thomas Jefferson took in its quest for its first football title since 1989.
DENVER (CBS4) – The Biennial of the Americas is sponsoring the “Americas COVID-19 Memorial,” an art project designed to help people across the globe process their feelings about the pandemic.
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The end of the school year is the season for many things- warmer weather, excitement for summer plans, and of course, awards to honor the hard work done all year round. We would like to pass on two different opportunities to highlight your amazing school community. Read on for more information!
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Month as designated by Public Law 102-45, 1992. Asia includes the Near East, Far East, and Middle East. As we acknowledge the contributions, rich history and monumental accomplishments of our community, students, neighbors, friends, and family members, it should not be excluded nor lost in any of our minds the times we continue to navigate with our AAPI colleagues.
More than 23,500 families in Denver applied for school choice applications in the first two months of this year, Axios Denver's partners at Chalkbeat report.
