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Jane Komperda is overcoming dyslexia one letter at a time. But the St. Vrain School District still thinks she's too smart for special ed.

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From the week of August 28, 2003

Time to Get Ill

Two parties benefiting arts organizations will delve into love and hate.

Reading, Writing and CSAP Scores

DPS's new literacy program is raising the bar -- but will it raise test scores?

Denver Does Denver

DPS's new literacy program is raising the bar -- but will it raise test scores?

Goy Gevalt

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

Out of the Box

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

Lessons from the Third Grade

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

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.

THIS MAGIC MOMENT

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

Baker’s Buzzin’

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

Art Is As Art Does

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

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 >>

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 >>

ENTER SANDMAN

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 >>

Denversity: Local bands cover each other at Denver Does Denver

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 >>

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 >>

Be Here. Aloha!

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 >>

A Gem of a Show

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 >>

Naughty & nice: Shotza Ouzo & Chalita Bang-Bang at Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School

Photo courtesy Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School​Secret Santa shopping got you down? Head back to the drawing board at 6 p.m. this coming Sunday to whip up some pin-ups at Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School, where Shotza Ouzo and Chalita Bang-Bang (a playful duo who frequent Denver's burlesque stages) ... More >>

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 >>

If a Woodcut Could Cut Wood

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 >>

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 >>

MasterMind: Illiterate/Adam Gildar

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 >>

Dr. Seuss was a children's author, not a prophet

​Today is the 107th anniversary of Dr. Seuss's birth. It is marked with National Read Across America Day, which happens each year to promote literacy and remember one of the greatest children's authors of all time. And he was a great children's author, no matter how you look at it: His books h ... More >>

Picture Perfect

​Today is the 107th anniversary of Dr. Seuss's birth. It is marked with National Read Across America Day, which happens each year to promote literacy and remember one of the greatest children's authors of all time. And he was a great children's author, no matter how you look at it: His books h ... More >>

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 >>

Jolly Bad Omens

​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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Gem Class

​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 >>

Illiterate's Adam Gildar goes solo in a new chapter for Denver arts

Amanda Marie Ploegsma​Adam Gildar, Westword MasterMind (Class of 2011), is having a hard time getting used to saying "I" rather than "we" when speaking about happenings at his South Broadway gallery: Formerly known as Illiterate and managed by three partners including Gildar, it's now re-enter ... More >>