Some people are just inherently better at math than others, right? A Stapleton resident and professor of mathematics at MSU Denver, debunks these myths and advises how to make math fun and easier to learn.
Embracing Math
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Schools/Education
Much to be proud of but a long way to go: Twenty Years Since DPS Busing
September 2015 will mark 20 years since the federal court order mandating the desegregation of DPS was revoked. Eager to learn more about this chapter in Denver’s history, the Front Porch gathered leaders in Denver’s education community to discuss race and public education.
New Opportunities, New Controversies in Middle School Shared Boundary
The runaway success of McAuliffe International School’s move to the Smiley campus calls for discussions about expanding.
Culinary Students Share their Joy of Food with Ashley Elementary
Johnson & Wales University put together healthy kid-friendly boxed lunches to 4th- and 5th- graders at Ashley Elementary, where 92 percent of students qualify for free and reduced lunch.
McAuliffe Penny Harvest
In a “Penny Harvest” fundraiser, McAuliffe students, parents, teachers and staff collected over $5,750 this year.
Stapleton Elementary Choice Outcome
How many applied to each Stapleton elementary school and how many are on wait lists?
McAuliffe To Expand in 2016 To Meet Demand
DPS Chief of Schools Susana Cordova says McAuliffe will grow to meet demands of 2016 middle school population. Venture Prep High School to re-locate.
Corrected DSST:Conservatory Green Choice Data in April Front Porch
The chart showing the outcome of middle school choice for DSST:Conservatory Green had the colors reversed for “Other Denver” and “Non-Denver.” The corrected chart is shown here.
Choice: Why It’s Such a Big Deal in NE Denver
A brief explanation of choice and how it came about.
Choice Outcome for Stapleton Elementary
The most recent data available about elementary choice outcomes.
Choice Outcome for Stapleton/Park Hill Middle Schools
A snapshot of this year’s choice and what’s expected for next year
A Look at Northfield High School’s First Class
Being a brand new school, Northfield High School did very well in the high school choice system and the first class is expected to be a diverse group.
