In a vibrant, multicultural society, representing the richness of students’ lives in a class or school library takes a conscious effort. Including writers and fictional characters with a variety of backgrounds, beliefs, and life circumstances is a way to increase the chances that students will find both windows and mirrors in the library—books that reflect their lives, and ones that give them insight into the lives and experiences of people who aren’t like them.
UPDATE (5pm, 3/13): Schools and the Home Office will be closed again on Thursday 3/14 due to continuing poor weather and road conditions.
The number of students enrolled in public charter schools has steadily grown since the inception of the charter model in the 1990s, and now accounts for 6 percent of the total number of students enrolled in public schools across the country.1 This statistic alone demonstrates the important role that charter schools play in the delivery of public education in the forty-four states and the District of Columbia that have adopted charter school laws.2 Over this period of growth, however, the charter school model has been the subject of heated controversy, including whether they equitably serve all students regardless of race, class, sex, disability, or first language.
As an annual tradition for the past 3 years, Conservatory Green Middle School’s Student Council visited Colorado’s State Capitol building last month. Before getting a private tour of the opulent building, including a rare opportunity to visit the west-facing balcony reserved for members of Colorado’s legislative branch, students had the unique opportunity to have a round table discussion with Majority Leader, State Representative, Alec Garnett.
DENVER — Manual trailed often during the Class 3A boys basketball state championship game on Saturday. But an explosive end to the third quarter put Thunderbolts in position to win a state title.
On March 2nd DSST: Stapleton Juniors traveled to the Denver Reptile Expo to learn about different species of reptiles and how to care for these animals. Science teacher Lara Thomas and English teacher Rhett Seeloff chaperoned this exciting trip!
We’re gearing up for our best Senior Signing Day yet! Our FOUR classes of Seniors are preparing to walk across the stage and announce their future plans at Senior Signing Day 2019.
Higher education is critical. By 2020, 65% of jobs will require some sort of education beyond high school. And college graduates end up earning nearly $1 million more than a high school graduate over their lifetime. Those with a college degree are also healthier, more likely to vote, and more engaged in their community. BUT starting college is not enough. Half of the students who enroll don’t graduate, and that is a problem the next Higher Education Act should address.
DENVER -- A study conducted by A Plus Colorado found big disparities among Colorado High Schools when it comes to sending students to top colleges in the U.S.
Colorado’s General Assembly is just about at the halfway mark, but most major education legislation is still under consideration.
