Choices. It’s the American Way, isn’t it? Having an abundance of choices is considered a metaphor for the free world, of progress, innovation and often, status. Having just survived the holidays, we all know it can be dizzying taking in the amount of choices we have as consumers. When it comes to offering choices to our children, there are some things to consider. I am … [Read more...] about Letters from Miss Jill: How to Help Your Child to Make Good Decisions
Education
SchoolChoice Window Jan. 15 to Feb. 18
DPS has open enrollment, or SchoolChoice, in which students are guaranteed a seat at their neighborhood school but can apply to attend any school throughout the district and are placed on a lottery basis. There is one unified application process for all schools in the district, and those applications are due between 8:30 a.m. Jan. 15 and 4 p.m. Feb. 18 this year. The district … [Read more...] about SchoolChoice Window Jan. 15 to Feb. 18
STRIVE Prep Excel to Close at End of School Year
On Nov. 18, the STRIVE Prep charter school network’s board of directors voted to close the STRIVE Prep Excel located on the North High School campus and to consolidate that school with another STRIVE location. “Over the past couple years, STRIVE Prep – EXCEL has been hit hard by low enrollment numbers across the district and particularly in Northwest Denver,” a … [Read more...] about STRIVE Prep Excel to Close at End of School Year
DPS Calendar Results: Families, Staff Prefer 3-Day Fall Break, Week at Thanksgiving
At the beginning of the school year, Denver Public Schools released a districtwide survey asking families for feedback on the school year calendar. The survey closed Sept. 13 and the district received 2,227 responses, with 44% of the responses being from parents or students. Other respondents included teachers and other school staff, as well as community members. When asked … [Read more...] about DPS Calendar Results: Families, Staff Prefer 3-Day Fall Break, Week at Thanksgiving
Laurvick, Other Union-Backed Candidates Sweep Denver School Board Seats
In a close election, Brad Laurvick will be North Denver’s new school board representative, edging out Julie Banuelos and Tony Curcio 35.44%-34.26%-30.3%. While early returns on election night showed Laurvick leading with Curcio behind him, as results rolled in over the next day, Banuelos began to close the margin, and it wasn’t until Thursday after the election that Laurvick … [Read more...] about Laurvick, Other Union-Backed Candidates Sweep Denver School Board Seats