One of the most striking features of Denver Zoo’s newly opened tiger exhibit, The Edge, is the metal mesh catwalk that arches above the visitor viewing area.
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Community Welcomes Refugees
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The day before Valentine’s Day, Isabella Bird Community School celebrated its refugee community with a strong showing of love by giving away books and art supplies to refugee students.
What’s life like for you as an LGBTQ high school student?
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A national survey shows most LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) students have experienced harassment and discrimination in school.1
IMAX—Dream Big: Engineering Our World
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The new IMAX movie, Dream Big: Engineering Our World is entertaining, educational and inspiring for all ages—and the 3D effects are icing on the cake.
The Book Worm
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Punctuated by blistering satire, Paul Beatty’s novel The Sellout is the story of an unnamed, pot-smoking urban farmer in Los Angeles who, by a tragic series of events, becomes the owner of a willing slave.
A Fresh Start for Izzi B
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The promotion of “Jancing”—when a group gathers to simultaneously jog and dance to individual music while wearing headphones—might not be the single most important thing that Brian Ricker accomplishes in his new role as principal of Isabella Bird Community School, but his embrace of it speaks to his leadership style.
2017 Front Porch Guide to Summer Camps
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2017 Tennis Camp with Coach Wilson and Coach Munroe (DSST). 6/5-6/9 and 6/12-6/16, 9:15-11:15am and 11:30am-1:45pm. Stapleton courts (Montview and Syracuse). Weekly camps on fundamentals and competitive games. Ages: 5-12. Coach Jenny Wilson: munroejmm@gmail.com 23rd Annual Denver Rocky Mountain Chess Camps. 6/12-16 and 7/10-12. Full-, half-day options, 9am-4pm. 8:1 staff/student ratio. Scorekeeping, etiquette, tournament preparation, […]
Mixing Media: Art and Academics in the IB Programme
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Art is a language, not just a craft,” said Mike Jaramillo, an art instructor from Fairview High in Boulder.
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Events & Announcements
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Active Minds Seminar
This is a free, no-reservation-needed public program brought to you by the Stapleton MCA. Location: Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St.