How to Help Colorado’s Most Marginalized Students Right Now

While many of the 94,000 students in Denver Public Schools log onto school, there are hundreds, possibly thousands, of students who aren’t logging onto learning at all. Many of these students haven’t been in touch with a teacher since schools shut down in March. It can seem surprising that so many students can disappear from school rosters, but it makes…

The Rush Towards Remote Learning Could Hurt My Students More Than It Might Help

I teach in a high poverty school in Denver and I’m terrified of the long-term impact of the COVID-19 crisis on my students and their families. Many online remote learning resources have offered their services for free as a solution to lost school time, which is generous, but feels frustratingly short-sighted. The same students who have a home that is…

Let’s Expand the Possibilities of Learning for All Children in Colorado

When asked to describe a typical school day, many students will paint a familiar picture consisting of a core of English, math, social studies, and science courses, along with physical education, a foreign language, and perhaps a creative arts elective. After the final bell rings, they likely attend clubs or extra-curricular experiences that align with their interests and passions.  Though…