Category Archives: School Performance

Controversy include space for academics?

This Denver Post article about space-sharing in DPS focuses on two schools (Kennedy and West) who both have strong parent advocates who want their schools left alone.  The article does not mention their academic programs, so let’s look: WEST: is currently ranked … Continue reading

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Correlation and causation in arts education

The summary of a new CDE and Colorado Council on the Arts (CCA) study titled “The Arts, Creative Learning and Student Achievement” is proof positive that someone should have spent more time with math. The first paragraph of the summary … Continue reading

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Character Study at 5280

5280 Magazine, perhaps better known for recent cover stories including “Summer Fun Guide” and “The Definitive Denver Pet Guide,” has evidently found the new critical category list. Yes, September marks 5280′s entrance into Education, with a report on “Denver’s Top Schools“. … Continue reading

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