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Schools/Education
Boundary Meeting for Near Northeast High School Elicits Widespread Frustration
More than 60 parents and community members attended a DPS meeting on Wednesday, May 28 at DSST Stapleton to preview boundary recommendations for the Near Northeast (NNE) High School.
Determining boundaries for the high school at Stapleton
While trying to reach a decision about boundaries, parents consider equity and inclusion for an integrated high-performing high school.
DPS Community Conversation Regarding East-Manual Partnership
On Tuesday May 27, DPS held a community meeting at East High School to discuss the possibility of an East-Manual Partnership.
New Stapleton High School Programming and Culture Take Shape
The new Stapleton high school principal Avi Tropper answers the question: How do we establish the type of academic programming and cultural values to achieve such bold aspirations?
High School Update–Boundaries and Construction
Read a summary of the May 7 community meeting on high school boundaries and a letter from DPS with an update on the high school.
Tech Camps at Four NE Schools This Summer
Northeast Denver students in grades 3 to 8 won’t need to leave the neighborhood to learn advanced computer skills this summer.
Mixing Up the Zip Codes
What was the outcome of middle school choice in the Stapleton/Park Hill shared boundary?
Looking for Answers to High School Budget Constraints
Denver Public Schools is looking for alternatives after going over budget planning the Northfield high school.
New Territory Ahead for Isabella Bird: Expanding to 5th Grade
Isabella Bird Community School may have started small—only 12 students—but keeps growing, including expanding to fifth grade and moving to a new building.
Teaching: Too complex to be done in isolation
A new DPS program taps the skills of a school’s best teachers to improve ALL the teachers in that school.
DPS Trims High School Plans to Fit Budget
The rumor that Stapleton high school—scheduled to open in the fall of 2015—is over budget is confirmed. What does this mean for students and parents?