“It used to be a simple, shared agreement,” said University Prep Chief Operating Officer Alastair Dawe. “School doors open, and children pour into the building. But the world is more complex today and different people need different supports just to get to school.”
How one charter school network is tackling chronic absenteeism Read More »
A bill that would have stripped much of the autonomy from Colorado’s public charter schools died in the Colorado House of Representatives Education Committee on a bipartisan 8-3 vote late Thursday.
Effort to gut charter schools dies in Colorado House committee Read More »
The Moonshot Innovation Space invites more leaders from more fields to make a lasting impact with youth in the community. It’s a nine-month program for leaders in Colorado who are working in youth-serving spaces, such as education, healthcare, local government, environment/sustainability, housing, food, the arts, and more.
Community changes from within: Moonshot’s new Innovation Space Read More »
At Compass Academy, fieldwork is aimed at creating an environment of learning defined by purpose and relevance where every student feels known and is provided with the support to succeed.
Compass Academy: Trusting students to own their learning Read More »
In the wake of the groundbreaking but rocky rollout of universal preschool (UPK) in Colorado last year, the focus at the school level has shifted towards ensuring that parents receive the support they need during the enrollment process. Recognizing the pivotal role parents play in a child’s educational journey, KIPP Colorado Public Schools is working
Supporting families through the Universal PreK process Read More »
The guide provides detailed information about each school, allowing the community to view and compare academic information, student and teacher demographics, social-emotional supports, enrichment opportunities, parent survey results, and more.
Filling a gap: Introducing the Mile High School Guide Read More »
Despite our frustration, we accept the decision made and want to urge the board to use this opportunity to manage their sole employee with a more intentional focus on accountability, transparency, and community integration.
In wake of Marrero raise, young alumni offer recommendations to DPS leadership Read More »
The key to comprehensive summer programs is that they offer a safe, consistent, and positive environment daily for approximately six hours and for six to eight weeks. While there are various options available for Denver youth in the summer, very few are comprehensive programs that meet the consistency needs of working families.
Supporting Denver youth this summer Read More »
Denver Public Schools is facing declining enrollment across the district. Any serious school board candidate must have a vision to tackle this problem.
Kwame Spearman: How to reverse declining enrollment in DPS Read More »
None of us are arguing for “throwing children away,” as certain board members have claimed, yet the current discipline matrix treats everyone as expendable.
Neglected school safety in Denver: A call for accountability and effective solutions Read More »
