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Courtesy of DPS Website On Nov. 4, 2009, Denver Public Schools (DPS) will host an exhibition of middle and high schools, including traditional, magnet and charter schools. Families will have an opportunity to visit with principals, teachers and students; understand how to navigate the School of Choice process; and learn about special services such as …

DENVER – When it comes to picking a school for your child, the best tool you can have is information. That’s why the Colorado School Choice Web page was created. “We wanted to pull together a tool that was more parent-friendly that would give them the data about the schools,” Van Schoales, program officer for …

I was thrilled to work with 5280 in creating the first 5280 Private School Handbook. Stay posted for more information on Private School Open Houses and Admissions information. CLICK HERE to read the article. These days, parents are faced with many decisions regarding where to send their children to school. Having so many options is …

For those families interested in Denver Highly Gifted and Advanced Kindergarten in here is the information you will need to know for Fall of 2009. The application has not been posted on the Denver Public School Website but should be up in the next week. Please call Laura Barr, Educational Consultant at 303-960-8517 if you …

Montview Community Pre-School is hosting their annual Denver School Option Night for Primary Education on November 4, 2009 at Montview Church located on 1980 Dahlia St from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The location will take place in Fellowship Hall and will host Denver area private and pubic schools. This is a wonderful evening to pick up literature, …

In a world of modern, involved, caring parents, why are so many kids aggressive and cruel? Where is intelligence hidden in the brain, and why does that matter? Why do cross-racial friendships decrease in schools that are more integrated? If 98% of kids think lying is morally wrong, then why do 98% of kids lie? …

Wise Workshops are about acquiring the knowledge we need to make informed, intelligent choices, and understanding how our own stories affect the decisions we make when it comes to things like our money, our eating habits, and how we spend our time. We’re not a weight loss group. We’re not an investment club, about turning …

Navigating Denver’s School choice options can be quite overwhelming. As an Educational Consultant, I feel that the most important thing one can do to get a feel for a school is to visit the private school open houses. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Denver Private School Open Houses. This is a wonderful opportunity to …

By Karen E. Crummy The Denver Post Stapleton’s developer wants to take $5.5 million earmarked for a park and instead donate the money for a new school in the neighborhood. John Lehigh, president of Forest City Stapleton Inc., also wants to contribute the land for the future school, which the neighborhood desperately needs. Before the …