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The Denver Post
DPS' summer English studies help kids make big leaps in language
The program, funded with $500000 in federal stimulus funds and an equal amount in private donations through the Denver Public Schools Foundation, is being offered in 16 schools this week.
>> Read more about the ELA Academy.
The Denver Post
School leaders' saying no to extra pay is honorable
Opinion - June 18, 2010
The superintendents are depriving themselves of real money in order to show solidarity with district employees, and are doing their part to help improve their schools in these difficult economic times. We think that sets a good example, and appreciate the gesture.
>> Learn more about the Superintendent's gift and the employee giving campaign.
The Denver Post
The controversy of giving
By Jeremy P. Meyer - June 17, 2010
He donated about $47700 in deferred raises and bonuses to the Denver Public Schools Foundation, a nonprofit that provides funding for after-school programs, teacher resources and tutoring.
>> Learn more about the Superintendent's gift and the employee giving campaign.
The Denver Post
Metro school leaders skip raises in tough economy
By Jeremy P. Meyer - June 16, 2010
Denver's Tom Boasberg is giving $47707 in deferred bonuses and pay raises through June 30 to the Denver Public Schools Foundation.
>> Learn more about the Superintendent's gift and the employee giving campaign.
InDenverTimes.com
DPS chief donates bonuses, raise
By Nancy Mitchell - June 15, 2010
Denver Public Schools Superintendent Tom Boasberg has donated his raise and bonuses – worth $47707 – to the Denver Public Schools Foundation.
>> Learn more about the Superintendent's gift and the employee giving campaign.
cbs4denver.com
DPS Gets Generous Investment For Athletics
June 15, 2010
Denver Public Schools announced Monday morning a generous investment which will allow high schools to offer more athletic, extracurricular and academic programs to students.
Denver Daily News
Strengthening students through sports
June 15, 2010
Denver Public Schools is putting its money on turning jump shots and touchdowns into improved attendance and graduation rates.
The Denver Post
New DPS program aims to lure kids to extracurricular activities
By Bianca Davis - June 14, 2010
A new $7.8 million program aims to boost Denver high school graduation rates.
by Nancy Mitchell - February 2, 2010
Superintendent Tom Boasberg calls it “some of the most encouraging data that we’ve seen in Denver Public Schools in several years.”
He’s talking about a variety of indicators showing improvement – some slight, some substantial – among students in the city’s high schools.
U.S. Assistant Education Secretary Praises DPS for Bilingual-Education Success
US. Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education Thelma Melendez de Santa Ana's visit to Goldrick Elementary Wednesday highlighted some of the promising practices Denver Public Schools has implemented in its programs for English Language Learner (ELL) students, including the ELA Academy.
>> Read more about the ELA Academy.