Schools/Education

After all the media coverage about the new state standardized tests, the Front Porch interviewed principals to see how they went. Every principal said they try not to make a big deal of the annual standardized tests so students won’t feel pressure about them. Some took further steps to help students relax and do their best. Denver Discovery had a meditation session before each test. Bill Roberts had students exercise before the test and practice deep breathing. Ashley teachers made a silly and fun video.

Homeschooling has had a bad reputation at times, but many homeschooled kids excel beyond the reputation.

The DPS Board has approved $7.1 million in funding for a “partial” commons building at Northfield High School.

After a year of bad news when it looked like Northfield High School would not have a commons building in the first phase of construction, a slimmed down version of the building is now being recommended.

Choosing a school that doesn’t exist yet opens up a lot of questions. What will the school be like? Why would a student choose Northfield High School?

As thousands of parents await the results of this year’s school choice lottery, those who have already been through the process say they found the experience laced with stress and anxiety, regardless of the outcome.