After three failed attempts, Colorado has finally landed a Race to the Top grant.
“We’re extremely happy,” said state Education Commissioner Robert Hammond. “Obviously there’s been a lot of hard work and disappointment in the past. Even though this is a reduced amount, we believe it will be extremely helpful.”
Colorado was one of seven states that [...]

Now that the holidays are coming to an unfortunate halt, I’m sure you’re wondering: What can I do now to save money and keep the kids entertained? Check out these awesome FREE DAYS at several locations around the city from January to June! (Note: Always contact the organization prior to going to confirm).
JANUARY
January 6th    
-Denver Botanic [...]

This year, charter schools across the country logged the largest enrollment increase ever recorded.
Colorado, among the top five states in the country for charter school enrollment, added 13 new charter schools and enrolled more than 8,500 additional students in the autonomous schools.
The data was released yesterday by

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach. ~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning
The smell of aged paper and dust, the stacks of books, the quite atmosphere that tells me people are learning things! Oh, the library! A sweet resource of all things.

When I came out to Colorado to go house-hunting, I noticed three things at nearly every house I viewed:
Xeriscape – What’s with all the rocks?
Front-facing, three-car garages – Is the house really just one big garage?
Displays of religion – Crucifixes, sculptures, framed scripture, and more (although not a single mezuzah, which wasn’t much of a [...]

Jefferson County schools are getting their first look at what a potential $68 million in cuts over the next two years might look like.
The possible reductions include the elimination of 590 full-time-equivalent positions, including 175 high school posts, 65 at middle schools and 226 at elementary schools.
The remaining 124 layoffs would affect administrators, business staff, [...]

Hanukkah is a Jewish festival marking the rededication to Judaism and is celebrated with eight days of candles. It is also known as the Festival of Lights. In order to teach your kids about this glorious holiday on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, we have a few activities you can try!
Activities:
1. Divide a piece of paper into [...]

My family has had quite a year of multiple hospital visits (heart surgery, anyone?) and ongoing misfortunes that would render even Murphy (as in the “Law”) speechless.
I resolved to kick 2011 to the curb by doing my holiday shopping and preparations early so I could feel like I had at least something under control.
Oh, how [...]

Four-year-old Payton DeBelle is one discerning customer of toys, and she considers the Hoot Owl Hoot game one of the best she’s encountered.
“You get owls, and you get to move the owl, and then you get to pick another card,” said Payton, eyes gleaming over the paper owl heads staring back at her. “I want [...]

So, here it is, the beginning of 2.5 weeks with the kids out of school.
The holiday break is so restful and sweet, isn’t it?
Heck no. We stress out, rushing around town trying to get everything done. Our cortisol levels soar as we struggle to adapt to a temporary new routine, deal with amped [...]