Why language immersion education matters to families
Three Denver Language School parents write about why language immersion education is important to their families.
Three Denver Language School parents write about why language immersion education is important to their families.
Boardhawk interviewed Shakira Abney-Wisdom, founding principal of the Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy, the district-managed high school in Far Northeast Denver that will open later this year.
Colorado’s charter school law is the second strongest in the nation, according to a national advocacy group’s rankings released this week.
Overall, more than traditionally-schooled children, Black homeschooled students experience physical and emotional safety, score higher on math and literacy assessments, and are able to adjust to a variety of social situations.
“Whatever is in their hearts, public school leaders have institutional, professional reasons to slow-roll reopening.”
Should Colorado test its public school students this year to get some data on how the pandemic has affected different groups of kids? Or is the idea absurd on its face during a pandemic?
Colorado charter schools will receive more than $2 million in state grants to support innovative solutions to help state students affected by the economic, social and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two educators from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College write: As challenging as the last year has been, we’re heartened that our students have had more questions about politics and current events than we’ve seen before in our careers.
An organization of young Denver Public School alums promises to be a force for change and inclusion in the district.
Alece Montez, DPS’ Associate Chief for Family and Community Engagement, discusses how the district will use new tools during the superintendent search to improve the district’s spotty record on engaging the community in important decisions.