Archive for the ‘Education’ Category

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Steven Parbach asked: Ever wondered what it's like to be able to help people resolve personal and professional issues through the gentle power of persuasion? At Denver School of Hypnotherapy, prospective students gain the knowledge and skills to effectively administer clinical hypnotherapy, NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), and other essential hypnotherapy ...

Many Denver Schools to Close Campuses During Lunchtime

Sunday, May 24th, 2009

Patricia Hawke asked: Beginning with the fall of 2006 school year, many high schools in the Denver schools system will close their campuses during lunchtime. This means that Denver schools students will not be allowed to leave campus to eat at nearby restaurants, fast foods, and convenience stores.Denver schools superintendent ...

New Denver Plan Of The Denver Schools Is Ready To Launch

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Patricia Hawke asked: The Denver Schools have a new roadmap to reform - The Denver Plan. After making the Plan public, the Denver schools then solicited comments from principals, teachers, parents and the community at large. Thirteen public meetings were held across the city. All were packed with people who ...

Balanced Budget For The Denver Schools - An Unfamiliar But Welcome Place To Be

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

Patricia Hawke asked: I have been writing about school districts across the nation for some time. It is unfortunate that many districts today generally are experiencing more problems than successes. Budgeting, finances and funding are the biggest headaches and challenges for school administrators and district officials. Though the Bush Administration ...

Performance And Pensions In Denver Schools

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

Patricia Hawke asked: When thinking of Denver, Colorado, do you think of beautiful, snow-capped peaks soaring into the heavens? The Denver Schools' system has goals that resemble high mountains...attainable yet challenging. The Denver Schools' district has three "overarching" goals:1. Set high expectations for all students2. Raise the overall achievement level3. Close the achievement ...

Denver Schools Worry About Diversity

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

Patricia Hawke asked: In June of this year, the United States Supreme Court ruled to restrict schools across the nation, including Denver Schools, from using race to determine attendance. This decision will limit the integration at many schools across the nation. The decision was split with a five justice majority ...

Denver Schools Are A Model Of Good Health

Friday, November 28th, 2008

Patricia Hawke asked: Colorado has a reputation as one of the healthiest places to live in the country. Lots of skiers and healthy outdoors types usually come to mind. Denver Schools are doing their best to make that perception a reality. Denver Public Schools Student Services and the Nutrition Center ...

Mayor’s “preschool Matters” On November Ballot for Denver Schools

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Patricia Hawke asked: Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper has introduced the "Preschool Matters" program that will greatly impact future Denver schools students, if passed by voters in the November election. The early childhood education program is endorsed by the mayor and other Denver officials.City Council President Michael Hancock believes the measure ...

Denver Schools – a Closer Look

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Patricia Hawke asked: Denver, Colorado…Home of the Mile-High stadium, a city with amazing scenery and a high altitude. It is one in which Denver Public Schools have set lofty goals for themselves. All school districts have mission statements, visions, and school improvement plans. Denver Schools break their goals down into ...