In 2014 Isabella Bird will add more grades and move to a new building.
A Failing Ashley Elementary, Reborn
Once a school that almost didn’t survive, Ashley Elementary is on the upswing because of its new principal.
DPS Taps New Yorker Avi Tropper for Stapleton’s High School Principal
After a whirlwind December, Avi Tropper has been named the principal of Stapleton’s high school that will open in 2015.
Front Porch Guide to Near NE Denver Middle Schools
This guide includes interviews with principals from the five “choice” schools. Topics include parent questions, comments, a brief summary of the enrollment process and a chart with side-by-side comparisons of the programs.
Stapleton Reacts to Elementary Boundary Changes
Open choice versus priority for proximity has become a hot issue in Stapleton. DPS proposed a priority zone system for elementary boundaries, but, at the meetings, most Stapleton parents expressed a desire for equal access to all elementary schools.
Why Did Voters Crush Amendment 66?
State Senator Michael Johnston talks about why Ammendment 66 was defeated so soundly what to expect for school finance moving forward.
New Swigert Principal Weighs in on the Changing Landscape of Education
Newly appointed principal of Swigert International School Liz TenCate is upbeat about the education world and shares her thoughts on some of the issues facing educators today.
What to Expect at the Two New Stapleton/Park Hill Middle Schools
It’s a big job to create and make decisions about a new school. Principals Kristen Atwood and John Clark share how they are going about it and what their schools will be delivering come next year.
DPS Revises Policies on Elementary Boundaries at Stapleton/Calls for Meeting Nov. 19
In response to community opposition to their original proposals, DPS revises two recommendations and calls for a community discussion on Nov. 19 to finalize boundary and transportation policies.
Community Opposes DPS’ Proposed Changes to Stapleton’s Open Boundaries
DPS called their changes tweaks but the community thought they were a major change to Stapleton’s choice system.