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Education Issues

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    Ricardo Flores Magon Academy granted five-year charter renewal, sans Marcos Martinez

    The Ricardo Flores Magon Academy charter school can continue operating. Today, the Charter School Institute voted to extend the embattled school's contract for five more years -- with several stipulations. Among them: Find a new leader. The school's founder and most recent principal, Marcos Martinez ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2012

    Ricardo Flores Magon Academy hires security guard because of "concerns"

    ​The turmoil continues at the Ricardo Flores Magon Academy charter school in Westminster, the subject of our recent cover story, "A Hard Line." Facing two lawsuits and many more complaints, the school has now (at least temporarily) lost its leader, about whom many of the complaints were made. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 6, 2012

    Marcos Martinez, head of Ricardo Flores Magon Academy, on leave during investigation

    Is Marcos Martinez, principal at the Ricardo Flores Magon Academy and the subject of our recent feature "A Hard Line," on his way out as head of the Westminster charter school? Westword just received word that Martinez, chess instructor Dominic Martinez and director of curriculum and instruction Ga ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 25, 2012

    Ricardo Flores Magon Academy: Petition outlines concerns about charter school

    ​ A group of parents associated with the Ricardo Flores Magon Academy is airing its concerns about the charter school, which was the subject of our recent feature story, "A Hard Line." They're circulating a petition to remove the school's leader, Marcos Martinez, and have sent a list of concer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2011

    Ricardo Flores Magon Academy: Read school's charter renewal application

    ​ Applications were due yesterday for schools wishing to continue under the banner of the Charter School Institute, a quasi-state agency created in 2004 to approve charter schools rejected by districts with an ax to grind. The Ricardo Flores Magon Academy -- the subject of our cover story, "A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2011

    7 worst sex-ed clichés in Jefferson County's Think Beyond Friday Night video

    ​Jefferson County Child Support Services has developed a new video intended to show that the department offers support for teen parents and children. However, most of the 21-minute long production called Think Beyond Friday Night is spent detailing all the horrors and tribulations of teen p ... More >>

  • News

    August 25, 2011

    Letters: "Abstinence is not the problem. Abstinence-only education is the problem."

    ​Jefferson County Child Support Services has developed a new video intended to show that the department offers support for teen parents and children. However, most of the 21-minute long production called Think Beyond Friday Night is spent detailing all the horrors and tribulations of teen p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2011

    Reader: Sex education in U.S. has gotten worse judging by Shelly Donahue's WAIT Training

    Donahue.​Andy Kopsa's post about WAIT Training videos related to abstinence education programs offered by Shelly Donahue, subject of the recent feature article "Forbidden Fruit," drew an astonished reaction from many readers. Here's a prime example.

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2011

    First day of school: drama mamas and other things to look out for as DPS returns

    ​Summer is over, and school is back in session. While the bell rang a few days ago for some kids and won't ring until tomorrow for others, today is the big day for Denver Public Schools -- the day when the mayor shakes the hands of grubby first graders, the day when the TV stations do live fee ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2011

    Katherine Rutter, Aron Dubois and Zach Reini's art at Illiterate Gallery: Last chance

    ​While Katherine Rutter, Aron Dubois and Zach Reini all create very different art, Illiterate Gallery director Adam Gildar says that "they connect in their exploration of inhumanity and humanity, and they all have very different takes on that." Tomorrow night's closing reception at Illiterate ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2011

    Douglas County voucher plan gives public funds to discriminatory religious schools, suit claims

    Videos below.​Update below: A lawsuit filed this morning in Denver District Court challenges the legality of a Douglas County voucher program set to go into effect this fall partly on the grounds that it diverts public money to religious institutions. Yet plaintiffs include the Interfaith Alli ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2011

    North High: Do improved graduation rates mean more high schoolers prepared for college?

    ​ Even though Denver public schools are out for the summer and most graduation ceremonies are over, the debate over DPS's increasing graduation rates continues. For more, read our feature, "Passing on Education." Today, Education News Colorado contributor Alexander Ooms weighs in with an opini ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2011

    Tonight: Illiterate's Talk & Draw provides a look into the underappreciated world of comic artists

    ​If you've ever wanted to be a comic artist, you should probably reconsider because there's no money in it. But if you're anything like a comic book artist, you're stubborn and you will not listen, so you might as well get off on the right foot -- and Illiterate's Talk & Draw series is a good ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2011

    Month of Photography: Nine shows to see

    ​The city's Month of Photography has gone from a blip to a major event over the last few years; credit photographer Mark Sink for choreographing this year's liftoff into the stratosphere. MOP has emerged as a force to be reckoned with, but how do you navigate through all the shows on view this ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 3, 2011

    Picture Perfect

    ​The city's Month of Photography has gone from a blip to a major event over the last few years; credit photographer Mark Sink for choreographing this year's liftoff into the stratosphere. MOP has emerged as a force to be reckoned with, but how do you navigate through all the shows on view this ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2011

    Nate Easley: Post calls effort to recall DPS board president "a joke," recall supporters fire back

    Easley.​Update: Easley responds to DeFENSE Denver below our original item. DeFENSE Denver, a self-described coalition of parents, students and educators, is one of the forces behind the recent recall attempt of Denver Public Schools board president Nate Easley. And the group has not taken kin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2011

    Find your inner comic artist: A personal invitation from Noah Van Sciver

    This could be you!​This I know is true: Comic books aren't easy. Banish the idea that they are from your minds immediately before you proceed. Sure, artists like Noah Van Sciver (creator of Westword's weekly 4 Questions strip) make it look easy, but a comic artist is kind of like a god-figure ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2010

    My dinner with Steven: A convivium and preview night at Illiterate Gallery

    A Convivium Illiterate Preview Dinner with S.D. Prochyra.​ Quietly, very quietly, over the last year since the venue opened, Illiterate Gallery director Adam Gildar instigated a resident artist program, wherein Illiterate offers artists who go through an application process a chance to stage a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 18, 2010

    Be Here. Aloha!

    A Convivium Illiterate Preview Dinner with S.D. Prochyra.​ Quietly, very quietly, over the last year since the venue opened, Illiterate Gallery director Adam Gildar instigated a resident artist program, wherein Illiterate offers artists who go through an application process a chance to stage a ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 18, 2010

    A Gem of a Show

    A Convivium Illiterate Preview Dinner with S.D. Prochyra.​ Quietly, very quietly, over the last year since the venue opened, Illiterate Gallery director Adam Gildar instigated a resident artist program, wherein Illiterate offers artists who go through an application process a chance to stage a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2010

    Illiterate Gallery first year anniversary features the art of Brittany Gould and Drew Englander

    Tom MurphyPart of "Leaving the Body" by Drew Englander​Several blocks outside the First Friday art-walk on Santa Fe sits Illiterate Gallery at 72 South Broadway. It's a part of town that some consider a place so-called "hipsters" call home -- but if you stand in front of Illiterate too long on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2010

    Condoms for cats: Nurse Nancy finds putting them on a lot harder than neutering that pussy

    Nurse Nancy protecting a banana.​Last month, we told you about Tom Cat Condoms, whose slogan is "Prevent a litter, cover your critter." The real deal? Hardly. Instead, they're a satirical tool wielded by the Feline Fix, an affiliate of the Rocky Mountain Alley Cat Alliance, to encourage pet sp ... More >>

  • Music

    August 26, 2010

    Denversity: Local bands cover each other at Denver Does Denver

    Nurse Nancy protecting a banana.​Last month, we told you about Tom Cat Condoms, whose slogan is "Prevent a litter, cover your critter." The real deal? Hardly. Instead, they're a satirical tool wielded by the Feline Fix, an affiliate of the Rocky Mountain Alley Cat Alliance, to encourage pet sp ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 22, 2010

    ENTER SANDMAN

    Nurse Nancy protecting a banana.​Last month, we told you about Tom Cat Condoms, whose slogan is "Prevent a litter, cover your critter." The real deal? Hardly. Instead, they're a satirical tool wielded by the Feline Fix, an affiliate of the Rocky Mountain Alley Cat Alliance, to encourage pet sp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2010

    Denver Public Schools receives $14.4 million in federal money to improve six struggling schools

    From denvernorth.orgNorth High School.​ Six struggling Denver schools were awarded $14.4 million in federal money to help them "turn around" -- which is education-speak for raise test scores and graduation rates. The schools -- Montbello High School, Rachel B. Noel Middle School, Gilpin K-8 S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2010

    Sex and babymaking resolution passed by DPS board: Study hard, kids

    From zazzle.com​ Denver's public schoolchildren could soon be learning a lot more about the art of babymaking (and presumably, how to avoid it). The DPS Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution last week that calls for the district to ensure that kids "have access to science-based, c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2010

    CU Buffs penalized for falling short of academic standards -- yet teams still suck

    What's Dan Hawkins happy about?​As CU fans were wondering if the school will wind up in an expanded Pac 10 or remain in the Big 12, the NCAA hit the university with sanctions. Why? The football and basketball programs failed to reach required minimum academic standards -- which is shocking gi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2010

    Ted Haggard: Is reality TV in his future?

    Is Ted Haggard ready for his closeup?​Update, 11:25 a.m.: Ted Haggard has made his announcement. It involves a launch party for his new church and a possible documentary. Details below the original item, published at 8:36 a.m. Today at 10:30 a.m., embattled Colorado Springs evangelist Ted Hag ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2010

    Teacher tenure bill: American Federation of Teachers' Colorado branch endorses it

    Does Senator Johnston's teacher tenure bill deserve one of these?​The Colorado branch of the American Federation of Teachers today endorsed Senator Michael Johnston's controversial teacher tenure bill (learn more about it by clicking here), which heads to the House Education Committee at 1:30 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2010

    DPS superintendent wants to hear parents' feedback

    Boasberg wants parents to talk to him.​ Denver Public Schools Superintendent Tom Boasberg wants to hear from parents. Next month, he's launching the Superintendent's Parents Forum, an every-other-month gathering between district officials and a group consisting of two parents from each DPS sch ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2010

    Superintendent Tom Boasberg: DPS doing a better job of keeping its kids

    Tom Boasberg has got DPS' numbers.​More kids are enrolled in Colorado schools than ever before: 832,368 to be exact, according to numbers released this week by the state Department of Education. And Denver Public Schools is contributing heavily to that growth. The city's enrollment is up 4,493 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2009

    Denver Public Schools reform vote needs reform

    "This is harder to understand than geometry..."​Tonight, the Denver Public Schools board will consider a range of reform issues involving low-performing schools and much more. But the agenda calls for the outgoing board, including three members who'll be attending their last meeting, to vote o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2009

    Live blog: Bill Ritter's budget meets the Joint Budget Committee

    Bill Ritter is budgeting his time -- and timing his budget.​Editor's note: Westword is live blogging Governor Bill Ritter's presentation to the state's Joint Budget Committee about his proposed 2010-11 budget. The state is facing a $1.02 billion shortfall. The most recent posts are at the top. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2009

    Colorado Crimes: Try banging someone your age, teacher Linda Trabucco!

    Linda Trabucco.​Why on earth would a female high-school teacher want to boink a male student? After all, teenage boys are typically terrible conversationalists, are prone to doing stupid things (and then doing them again), and have terrible skin. And who cares if a stiff breeze can give them a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2009

    Test-driving the Colorado Department of Education's new SchoolVIEW website

    A graphic from the new SchoolVIEW website.​On Friday, the Colorado Department of Education unveiled SchoolVIEW.org, a new website that aims to make it easier than ever for parents to check on the standardized-testing achievements of a specific school and district -- and it does just that. For ... More >>

  • Music

    June 4, 2009

    Denver Does Denver

    A graphic from the new SchoolVIEW website.​On Friday, the Colorado Department of Education unveiled SchoolVIEW.org, a new website that aims to make it easier than ever for parents to check on the standardized-testing achievements of a specific school and district -- and it does just that. For ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2009

    As swine flu numbers build (a little), sneezing in public now a crime

    A Flickr photo"Ah-choo!" My wife has a cold -- a regular, standard, garden-variety cold. No fever. No blinding headaches. No agonizing joint pain. A cold. The kind that causes sneezing. And this Saturday, as we watched two very long baseball games starring our nephew in conditions that ranged from ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2008

    Denver Public Schools: A battleship in the city?

    The logo of Rishel Middle School. Last night, emotions were high at the Denver Public Schools' board meeting. Many controversial issues were on the table: new charter-school proposals, a plan to have several schools share space with one another, and the much-protested idea of closing struggling ... More >>

  • News

    August 28, 2008

    Superintendent Charlotte Ciancio may have super powers

    The logo of Rishel Middle School. Last night, emotions were high at the Denver Public Schools' board meeting. Many controversial issues were on the table: new charter-school proposals, a plan to have several schools share space with one another, and the much-protested idea of closing struggling ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2008

    Last Chance for Life Skills

    The logo of Rishel Middle School. Last night, emotions were high at the Denver Public Schools' board meeting. Many controversial issues were on the table: new charter-school proposals, a plan to have several schools share space with one another, and the much-protested idea of closing struggling ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 17, 2008

    Wartgow and All

    DPS's former superintendent has some ideas about improving schools.

  • News

    May 31, 2007

    North High’s Model Student

    This senior won't give DPS a gold star.

  • Film

    October 6, 2005

    Goy Gevalt

    In Her Shoes is pretty but useless, a Prada with a broken heel.

  • People & Places

    March 24, 2005

    Best New Building in the City

    Denver School of Science and Technology

  • Goods & Services

    March 27, 2003

    Best Used Books All the Time

    Koelbel Public Library

  • People & Places

    April 4, 2002

    Best Political Comeback by an Ex-Governor

    Roy Romer

  • News

    October 4, 2001

    Out of the Box

    Her parents kept her prisoner in a storage unit, but words set Jodi Jill free.

  • News

    July 6, 2000

    An Expensive Education

    The University of Northern Colorado expels its longtime laboratory school.

  • News

    January 27, 2000

    Lessons from the Third Grade

    Three years ago, Ashley was branded the worst elementary school in Denver. What’s changed? Everything.

  • News

    April 23, 1998

    Zero for Conduct

    Teacher Joseph C'de Baca says Denver's public schools are failing Hispanic students--by passing those who don't deserve it.

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