Denver Public Schools - A Closer Look
Posted on January 27, 2008 - Filed Under Education | Leave a Comment
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 three areas:
1. Set high expectations for all students.
2. Raise the overall achievement level.
3. Close the achievement gap.
How well are the Denver Schools going? Well, to meet these goals, the district is focusing on six strategies; enhancing literacy skills, enhancing math skills, offering more after-school help, strengthening middle and high schools, improving professional development for principals and teachers, and increasing parental involvement.
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