If You’re A Self-Directed Learner, Then Wheat Ridge HS Has A Room For You
Wheat Ridge High School’s Gifted and Talented Center gives students a haven for learning on their own as well as social and emotional support.
Parents Of Former DSA Students Demand External Investigation Into Vocal Program
There were two internal investigations into allegations of abusive behavior in the dance and vocal programs this school year.
This Graduation Ceremony Honors Another Kind Of Accomplishment: Sober Living
People usually think of CU Boulder as a party school, but over the weekend nine students celebrated sober living at a special commencement.
A Quick Centennial State Guide To Questions About Teacher Pay
Shirl Petrie from Denver, asked if teachers are really that bad off when you compare their pay nationally, and consider their benefits. We thought we’d take a closer look.
Facing New Allegations, Denver School Of The Arts Vocal Instructors Placed On Leave
Teachers Robert Styron and Scott Shively were originally placed on administrative leave earlier in January after allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
Teachers Return To Denver School Of The Arts’ Vocal Program After Investigation
In a letter to school parents, principal William Kohut said both vocal instructors returned to their positions after “appropriate action.”
Teacher Investigation Fractures Denver School Of The Arts’ Renowned Dance Program
Allegations of abuse painted the school’s dance department as a toxic environment. Two teachers involved have voluntarily resigned from the school.
Measure To Ease Child Care Substitute Jam Goes To Governor
Right now, when a teacher at a child care center calls in sick, it’s hard to find replacements and do background checks.
Ms. Yenne’s Experiment Aims To Reach Every Distracted Or Diligent Student In Class
Teaching this way is a messy way to do school, Ann Yenne admitted. But, when it reaches a student it’s worth it.
Teen Suicide Numbers Grow, But Lawmakers Disagree On Solutions
State lawmakers defeated two bills that that would have provided training on suicide prevention among youth across Colorado.
More On Education Innovation: Games, Gut Science, And Business
We asked teachers and others to tell us about what they’re doing in their schools to help students get more engaged. More than 40 replied. Here are a few of them.
To Keep Kids Tuned In, Trailblazer Elementary Takes Teachers Out Of The Driver Seat
At Trailblazer, learning how to apply knowledge means letting kids struggle for a while, figuring out how to find an answer on their own.
Superintendents Offer Fix To School Funding Shortfall; Bill Introduced At Capitol
They say the way the state funds its public schools is outdated and needs a major overhaul, and more than 90 percent of them support a new way forward.
To Help Teachers Buy A Home, This Denver Charter Is Taking A Page From California
Denver School of Science and Technology finds that their teacher’s “primary concern is the rising cost of housing in the city.”
Here’s An Innovative Idea: Give Students A Say In Teaching
What if school was a place where students could discover, go outside frequently and, most importantly, help make the teaching decisions?
School Hasn’t Changed In A Generation. These Colorado Educators Want To Upend That
Much like a 100 years ago, schooling still relies on grades, tests, homework, lectures, competition, punishments and rewards.
