The high interest in the annual unveiling of School Performance Framework (SPF) scores and the bright colors that draw attention to the rankings may tempt parents to draw conclusions about their child’s school beyond what the data is designed for.
Kids
Cultivating Kids Who Care
How often during the holiday season have you said, “We should give back this year. Let’s go feed the homeless.”
Teaching Youth To Have Brave Conversations
While many DPS students and teachers had October 19 off, 160 eighth graders and their faculty at the Denver School of Science and Technology: Stapleton spent the day having “brave conversations.”
Navigating College Admission
The college application process has become more complex, more stressful and more expensive than ever before.
An Inspirational Opening
The Inspire Elementary community celebrated its new building on the Park Street Campus with a grand opening ceremony last month.
Urban Farm Is Here To Stay
After a long wait for a written agreement, The Urban Farm is excited its official partnership with the City of Denver is about to begin.
“Head lice do not discriminate.”
Amy Klin knows what parents are going through. She’s been there, done that, freaked out about it and figured a better way to deal with it.
The Book Worm
Book reviews by librarians at the Denver Public Library – Park Hill Branch
DSST: Stapleton Runner Up for Transformational Impact Award
DSST: Stapleton High School was among three finalists for a $15,000 award from nonprofit Colorado Succeeds for “Transformational Impact” at the high school level.
Letters to the Editor
This month’s letters: DPS official explains methodology for number of new middle school seats needed. Inspire PTO President writes concerns about number of seats and transparency. A reader gives his reasons for supporting Proposition 112 on the upcoming ballot.
Local Experts Weigh in on Superintendent Search
If all goes according to plan, Denver will welcome a new public schools superintendent by the end of the year.
Three Schools Vie for North Stapleton Site
What do local families want to see in a new local middle school? That’s the question on the minds of three school leaders vying to open a new 500-600 seat middle school in the Greater Park Hill/Stapleton enrollment zone in Fall 2019.