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A Very Special High School Prom


A Very Special High School Prom

Florence Crittenton is a DPS pathway school that works to keep pregnant and teen moms in high school. The school teaches parenting and high school classes so that these girls graduate and can move forward even though they are in a difficult situation.

 

For the first time in… read more

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With Lake Middle closure, students can find future in West Denver Prep


<p>West Denver Preparatory</p>

 

Lake Middle School, located near sloans lake, is about to phase out. It is currently providing education services to 8th graders during the 2011-2012 school year. Lake has been struggling since 2002 in the criteria of academic standing and student retention. After this spring, parents will have the option of… read more
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Steele Students Have Stars in Their Eyes


Steele Students Have Stars in Their Eyes

I have to say, I am so jealous of the students at Steele Elementary school. Not every kid gets to brag that they have their own planetarium inside their school. It’s true: right onsite, underneath a 14 foot dome, students get to ooh and ah at star maps and constellations… read more

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Brown International Academy


<p>Children at Brown International Academy in Denver</p>

At Brown International Academy, they foster the growth of internationally minded people and create positive attitudes about learning. By exploring themes of global significance melded with the Colorado State education standards, the school delivers a strong academic core curriculum, while providing room for children to learn and grow in a… read more

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Elliot Street Cafe at the CEC Middle College


<p>All hands on deck for great food and learning!</p>

At the Career Education Center operated by Denver Public Schools, you will find a neighborhood hidden treasure, the Eliot Street Cafe.

High school students do the cooking and serving, and patrons are needed for their learning experience. Breakfast is served from 8:30-10 am and lunch is from 12:30-2 pm. The… read more

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Denver Area Education Choices


Denver Area Education Choices

Denver Public Schools (DPS) will be hosting a series of Regional School Expo meetings to give Denver families the opportunity to learn more about SchoolChoice, the new DPS enrollment process, and discover schools they may be as familiar with in their neighborhoods. Each event will feature elementary, middle and high… read more

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What is DSST?


<p>Byers currently stands empty, windows blacked out and boarded up.</p>

First, residents and the city decided to keep what was formerly Byers Middle School as a school (as opposed to selling it off for residential development). Since Byers was initially closed due to under-enrollment, the school will reopen as a Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST). So what… read more

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Seed to Table Programs Look to Instill Great Habits in Students


<p>Eggplant? You never know what students will eat.</p>

One of the great things about having your children in the Denver Public School system is the unique experiences each school can bring to their students. For example, the Sandoval Montessori Elementary School in the Highlands sponsors a Seed to Table program as a part of their nutrition program. 

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