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U.S. Department of Education

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2012

    CU-Boulder costs more than 79 percent of public colleges in U.S.

    This week, President Barack Obama talked to CU-Boulder students about college affordability. But how affordable is CU? According to a list of four-year public colleges compiled by the U.S. Department of Education, the university costs more than 79 percent of the institutions on the roster.

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2012

    Nancy Werkmeister, former AP at North High involved with credit recovery, now at Montbello

    Nancy Werkmeister, a former assistant principal at North High School involved with the problem-ridden credit recovery program, is now working at Montbello High School. Denver Public Schools spokesman Mike Vaughn says Werkmeister "has a part-time contract to help with scheduling to make sure students ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2011

    This weekend at the Boulder International Fringe Festival: August 19, 20 and 21

    ​As the Fringe slides into the weekend, openings include two shows we've already highlighted in print -- an adapted Irish mystery, The Third Policeman, 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Dairy Center and Kelsey Huff's solo2 show HUFFS, 8 p.m. tomorrow at the Dairy -- and a whole lot more.

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2010

    Social studies: Colorado state tests will now include questions about geography, history

    Germany?​ Colorado's Board of Education recently added social studies to its new testing system -- a move that may prevent more geography horror stories like professor Aimee Pellet's. She described a recent map test on which one student labeled the Rocky Mountains "the Alps," another ID'd Alas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    John Hickenlooper won't go negative on Tom Tancredo -- but Tancredo does it himself

    Tom Tancredo.​Democratic gubernatorial nominee John Hickenlooper has kept to his vow to keep his campaign positive. Had he decided to go negative on Tom Tancredo, though, he would have found no shortage of material on the American Constitution Party candidate: Google "Tancredo" and "controvers ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2010

    Ken Buck's last name rhymes with "Shmuck," and that's no hoax (like global warming)

    Ken Buck.​Ken Buck: Too extreme for Colorado? How about, Ken Buck: Too embarrassing for Colorado. We seem to have our own Joe Biden in the house, a guy who can't stop putting his foot in his mouth. In some ways it's refreshing to see a politician who's not slick enough to lie and obfuscate e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2010

    Dick Wadhams suddenly getting laryngitis about Tom Tancredo's run for governor?

    Dick Wadhams.​In recent days, Colorado Republican Party boss Dick Wadhams has been eager to chat about Tom Tancredo. On Friday in this space, Wadhams blasted Tancredo's planned run for governor, and he gave Tancredo an earful on a radio talk show yesterday. But now that Tancredo is in the race ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2010

    Race to the Top: Colorado one of 19 finalists in federal education grant contest

    A Flickr photo.​Colorado was chosen today as one of nineteen finalists in round two of the U.S. Department of Education's Race to the Top grant contest. If successful, the state stands to win $175 million. If not, Colorado gets zilch -- which is what happened when it applied for $377 million i ... 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 >>

  • News

    January 14, 2010

    P.S. 1 didn't make the grade, but can anything replace Denver's longest-running charter school?

    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

    December 15, 2009

    Denver Blogs: Get yourself a Chris "Birdman" Andersen "faux-hawk"

    Drew Litton would have drawn Birdman's hair taller if it had been a bigger glass.​A short-cut to Denver's corner of the blogosphere. As a bonus to AJ Vicens' analysis of last night's Nuggets win over Oklahoma City, the folks at 5280 include a video showing how you can rock a "faux-hawk" like ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2009

    Sick response to Obama's speech to kids

    A banner from the Independence Institute's "Ed Is Watching" website.​ Our item yesterday about a Douglas County school allowing parents to opt out of letting their kids watch a Tuesday speech to the nation's schoolchildren by President Barack Obama has been followed by plenty of mainstream cov ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 29, 2009

    Wake-Up Call: No more educational regional directors or Tancredos

    The U.S. Department of Education is eliminating several regional director jobs, disappointing Coloradans hoping for an appointment, the Denver Post reports today. According to a notice outlining the job eliminations,"These political appointees have not had substantial policy or administrative func ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2008

    Expect a Denver Public Schools teacher-recruitment program to set a new record

    The U.S. Department of Education is eliminating several regional director jobs, disappointing Coloradans hoping for an appointment, the Denver Post reports today. According to a notice outlining the job eliminations,"These political appointees have not had substantial policy or administrative func ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2008

    Wayne Laugesen Vs. Richard Baker: The Debate

    The U.S. Department of Education is eliminating several regional director jobs, disappointing Coloradans hoping for an appointment, the Denver Post reports today. According to a notice outlining the job eliminations,"These political appointees have not had substantial policy or administrative func ... More >>

  • News

    October 4, 2007

    Metro Provost Gets a Steep Grade

    Metro’s new provost, Rodolfo Rocha, had a chance to lead the school into the future. Instead, he became a faculty pariah in less than a year.

  • News

    September 27, 2007

    Bilingual Education and Ignorance

    The Mexican gives a reader a failing grade in basic common sense.

  • News

    August 4, 2005

    Off Limits

    I Am Curious, Yellow

  • News

    March 10, 2005

    What's So Funny

    I Am Curious, Yellow

  • News

    August 19, 2004

    Young Blood

    Rising political powerhouse Jared Polis is rich, tireless and filled with contradictions.

  • News

    July 3, 2003

    Independence Day

    The Independence Institute got a jolt from its Italian leaders.

  • News

    July 3, 2003

    The Flag-Bearer

    Tom Tancredo is on a crusade to save America -- and he's looking for recruits.

  • Music

    May 1, 2003

    Garden of Eden

    Drummer Donnie Eden wants to make a difference in the lives of young people, one note at a time.

  • News

    April 25, 2002

    Model Students

    Troubled West High takes a bold step to improve learning and lower the dropout rate.

  • News

    March 21, 2002

    Living in Exile

    Federal prisons are filling up with people whose only crime is the possession of a gun.

  • News

    January 31, 2002

    Reading, Writing and Refrigerator Raids

    Virtual schools are becoming a viable option for parents who prefer to keep their kids at home.

  • Calendar

    March 15, 2001

    Incredible Universe

    Artists of all types showcase their styles at a DPS staff show.

  • News

    February 22, 2001

    One for All

    Charter schools are perfect for special-education kids. That's the problem.

  • News

    January 4, 2001

    Making the Grades

    Colorado's Board of Education is more powerful than you know -- and it would like to get even stronger.

  • News

    December 21, 2000

    Three Cheers for Cheerleaders!

    Flying high with the Eaglecrest cheerleaders and their competitive sport.

  • News

    September 21, 2000

    The Wide World of Grief

    Colorado has become one of the country's hubs for teaching, and learning, how to feel bad.

  • News

    August 10, 2000

    Language Barrier

    Denver Public Schools' bilingual-education policy is open to interpretation.

  • News

    April 6, 2000

    Class Wars

    Northeast Denver's schools are running out of room.

  • News

    December 16, 1999

    Communication Breakdown

    The Boulder Valley School District has a hard time learning how to teach kids with special needs.

  • News

    May 20, 1999

    Truth or Scare

    Drug-using DARE graduates come clean about the program's faults.

  • News

    December 3, 1998

    Off Limits

    Drug-using DARE graduates come clean about the program's faults.

  • News

    October 8, 1998

    Uncivil Rites

    Intrigue, inaction and personnel disputes have one federal agency at war with itself. Can't we all just get along?

  • Dining

    April 30, 1998

    Mouthing Off

    Intrigue, inaction and personnel disputes have one federal agency at war with itself. Can't we all just get along?

  • News

    August 21, 1997

    Letters

    Intrigue, inaction and personnel disputes have one federal agency at war with itself. Can't we all just get along?

  • News

    May 9, 1996

    Study Break

    Barnes Business College may have shut down, but it's still giving taxpayers the business.

  • News

    April 18, 1996

    Throw Away the Keys

    Every good boy does fine? Not according to this Denver music teacher's new system of music notation.

  • News

    January 3, 1996

    THE SNIT HITS THE FAN

    WHAT HAPPENED TO ALL THOSE CALLS BY PAT SCHROEDER FOR INVESTIGATIONS? NOT A WHOLE LOT.

  • News

    September 6, 1995

    DUE FOR A CHECKUP

    STATE REGULATORS MULL THE FATE OF A CONTROVERSIAL TRADE SCHOOL'S NURSING PROGRAM.

  • News

    March 1, 1995

    OFF LIMITS

    STATE REGULATORS MULL THE FATE OF A CONTROVERSIAL TRADE SCHOOL'S NURSING PROGRAM.

  • News

    February 22, 1995

    INDEPENDENCE'S DAY

    A CONSERVATIVE THINK TANK IN GOLDEN MAKES THE DEMOCRATS THIRST FOR ONE OF THEIR OWN.

  • News

    December 14, 1994

    A PAIN IN THE NECK

    A CONSERVATIVE THINK TANK IN GOLDEN MAKES THE DEMOCRATS THIRST FOR ONE OF THEIR OWN.

  • News

    September 21, 1994

    DON'T START THE REVOLUTION WITHOUT ME

    A CONSERVATIVE THINK TANK IN GOLDEN MAKES THE DEMOCRATS THIRST FOR ONE OF THEIR OWN.

  • News

    June 1, 1994

    THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST?

    A TEACHER CHALLENGES GIFTED PROGRAMS AS BIASED.

  • News

    May 25, 1994

    SEPARATION ANXIETYARE DISABLED PUPILS IN A CLASS BY THEMSELVES?

    A TEACHER CHALLENGES GIFTED PROGRAMS AS BIASED.

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