Lacking a natural outdoor play area, and with changing property management and increasing rents, Rachel Baumel and her husband, Dan Mitzner, co-owners of the school, decided it was time to build a place of their own.
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“The Talk” is Really Many Conversations
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For the past 14 years, Macklin, a Stapleton parent of two, has devoted her professional life to helping others have open and frank conversations about sex, sexuality, and reproductive health.
Dig in — and Find What Lies Behind SPF Colors
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On last year’s early literacy test for first to third graders, Ashley ranked in the top ten elementary schools in the district—alongside many affluent schools with far fewer “academic gap” students.
Foundation for Sustainable Urban Communities: Grants Awarded to NE Schools
Over the past year, more than $135,000 was given to Stapleton area schools by the Foundation for Sustainable Urban Communities (formerly the Stapleton Foundation).
Swigert a “Blue Ribbon” School
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Swigert International School received a prestigious Blue Ribbon School Award from the U.S. Department of Education in October, one of only 300 public schools nationwide to garner the award.
The Indie Prof: First Man; Man in the High Castle
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Each month, the Indie Prof reviews a current film in the theater and second film or series available on DVD or instant-streaming service. Follow “Indie Prof” on Facebook for updates about film events and more reviews.
2018 SPF–NE Denver Schools
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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.
Cultivating Kids Who Care
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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
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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
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The college application process has become more complex, more stressful and more expensive than ever before.