Michelle Rhee’s next move: Students First
Michelle Rhee talks about leaving D.C., launching Students First, how teaching has changed and why parents need value-added data. Video
Archive for: December, 2010
Tuesday Churn: Dems named to House Ed
Updated – Democratic members have been announced for the House Education Committe, and it’s a familiar bunch.
Monday Churn: Supt. gets House seat
Updated – Summit schools Supt. Millie Hamner will replace Christine Scanlan in the Colorado House … Michelle Rhee speaks in Denver today.
Energy drinks getting classroom scrutiny
Concern over the possible ill effects of energy drinks and dietary supplements on teens has prompted calls for teachers to talk about them to students
State honors top districts, high growth
Three outgoing leaders – Gov. Bill Ritter, State Board of Education member Randy DeHoff and Commissioner Dwight Jones – talk progress. Video
Friday churn: Gates’ teacher study findings
Updated – Initial findings are in from a national two-year study of teacher effectiveness that includes Denver Public Schools
Thursday Churn: Recognizing ‘distinction’
Gov. Bill Ritter is among state leaders to recognize 14 school districts rated accredited with distinction under the state’s new accountability system
Wednesday Churn: Spotlight on Creek
Six seniors at Cherry Creek High School are blogging for The New York Times about their quest for college
Find Denver school demographics
Search the EdNews’ database to find the latest demographic data – poverty, English language learners, special needs – for every campus in Denver Public Schools
