A first-of-its-kind Girl Scouts Dream Lab is set to open in Lowry in March and will offer girls opportunities to complete science projects, perform on stage, produce podcasts, simulate camping, and much more.
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…NE News Updates
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This month: 1) Participatory Budgeting Ballot Results; 2) Oblio’s Pizzeria Has a New Owner; 3) Therizo Café is now Copper Door Coffee; and 4) Newsies: A School Musical by McAuliffe Students.
Gold & Bronze for Northfield Poms
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It was nothing short of a Cinderella story for the Northfield High School poms team when it scored gold and bronze medals at the United Dance Association national competition in Orlando, Florida last month.
…NE News Updates
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This month: 1) The Suncor Shutdown; 2) Northfield HS Principal Announces Retirement; 3) Groundbreaking for Nature Play in City Park; and 4) East High Hockey Coach Wins Coach of the Year.
CSU Spurs Growth at The National Western Complex
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The CSU Spur campus is located at the National Western Center and hopes to attract some of the 10,000 students who visit the National Western Stock Show every year. This year on Jan. 6, the day before the stock show begins, CSU will officially open its third and final new building named Hydro (the Greek word for “water”).
Denver Discovery School Avoids Closure Amid Struggles
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In late October, DPS released a list of ten small schools recommended for closing—and DDS was on the list. Later the list was cut in half—and DDS was still there. At the last minute, Superintendent Marrero surprised the board by recommending that just two schools be closed—and DDS was one of those.
Positive Developments for Northeast Denver Innovation Schools
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After a tumultuous year of difficult setbacks, the Northeast Denver Innovation Zone recently benefited from a series of developments, including the reversal of a controversial policy, the passage of a beneficial law, and the hiring of a new leader.
Uvalde’s response didn’t go well…Is Denver Prepared?
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The recent Uvalde shooting was a tragic reminder that we have come to expect that police now know how best to respond to a school shooter and will act based on the latest and best conclusions of law enforcement and education professionals. The delay in Uvalde that cost additional lives led us to ask spokespersons from Denver Police Department (DPD) and Denver Public Schools (DPS) about their readiness for such an event.
Northfield High School Girl’s Soccer Team Wins 4A State Championship
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The Northfield Nighthawks met the #1-ranked Windsor Wizards in the Girls’ Varsity 4A State Championships on May 24.
…NE News Updates
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This month: 1) The Urban Farm to Host Open House/Free Admission Day; 2) Denver Zoo Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community; 3) Northfield HS Hosts Shark Tank-Inspired Competition, Awards $1,000 Seed Money; and 4) Combat Loneliness: Write to a Senior Citizen