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Reading: Stories > Archives for Dustin

Aug 16 2019

Team and Family Profile: Jess Simpson

Jess Simpson Headshot

KIPP Colorado Schools is excited to welcome Jess Simpson as the new school leader at KIPP Denver Collegiate High School. We sat down with Mrs. Simpson to learn more about her journey leading up to KIPP and her vision for the school. KIPP Colorado (KC): Thanks for sitting down with us! Tell us … [Read more...]

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Aug 14 2019

Team and Family Profile: Noah Tonk

Noah Tonk Headshot

KIPP Colorado Schools is excited to welcome Noah Tonk as the new school leader at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy. We sat down with Mr. Tonk to learn more about his journey leading up to KIPP and his vision for the school. When Noah Tonk thinks about the teacher who made the biggest difference in his … [Read more...]

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Jul 11 2019

Team and Family Profile: Sal Ramirez

Mr. Ramirez hugs a student at graduation

By Raúl Padilla KIPP Colorado Schools alum & summer communications intern This month, we’re highlighting Salvador Ramirez, a social justice and social activism teacher at KIPP Denver Collegiate High School (KDCHS). In his role at KDCHS, Mr. Ramirez works closely with students to help them … [Read more...]

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May 24 2019

Social Activism Class Addresses Challenges in District-Wide Competition

Social Activism class poses outside a building

This year, ten KIPPsters worked all school year on a Challenge 5280 social justice project--a competition that Denver Public Schools hosts that challenges high school students to tackle an equity issue in their community. For their project, KIPPsters at KIPP Denver Collegiate High School (KDCHS) … [Read more...]

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May 15 2019

Team & Family Profile: Amanda Gonzales

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KIPP Colorado Schools is thrilled to welcome Amanda Gonzales as the new school leader of KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy (KNDLA). Amanda currently serves as an assistant principal at KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School (KNDMS). Ms Gonzales grew up in Southwest Denver—just a couple of … [Read more...]

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May 02 2019

KIPPsters Make Their Mark on 2019 Legislative Session

KIPPsters at the Capitol

As the 2019 session of the Colorado General Assembly wraps up, we look back at how KIPPSters big and small stayed busy this session advocating for legislation wide a wide range of impacts. Students, family members, and staff were among hundreds of Coloradans at the capitol during Latino Advocacy … [Read more...]

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May 01 2019

Three KIPP Colorado Students Named to Prestigious Scholarship Program

Dafne Lucio

Amplify Scholars Program will provide mentors and funds for non-tuition expenses throughout college years DENVER – KIPP Colorado Schools announced today that three students from KIPP Denver Collegiate High School (KDCHS) have been selected for the Amplify Scholars Program, which provides more than … [Read more...]

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Apr 25 2019

Let’s Provide Full Day Kindergarten for All Colorado Students

Kimberlee Sia Headshot

By Kimberlee Sia, CEO of KIPP Colorado Schools When was the last time you visited a Kindergarten classroom? If you haven’t been in one lately, I invite you to contact your local school and pay a visit. You’ll have the opportunity to see five and six year olds who are curious and excited about … [Read more...]

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Apr 24 2019

KIPP Colorado Hosts First-Ever Family Retreat

Angela Cobian speaks to parents at the family retreat

In April, families from all six KIPP Colorado Schools came together for the inaugural KIPP Colorado Schools Family Retreat. The retreat was designed to facilitate family collaboration in order to share values, build connections, and reflect on experiences to promote welcoming schools and student … [Read more...]

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Apr 11 2019

Colorado Schools Should Not Suspend Our Youngest Students

Darby West Headshot

By Darby West, Principal at KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary Currently, the Colorado legislature is considering HB 19-1194, a bill that would prohibit schools from suspending students in preschool through second grade. As the principal of KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary (KSPE) and the parent of a … [Read more...]

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Jan 29 2019

KIPP Colorado Volunteer Grows Her Community Involvement

Magdalena organizes produce at the No Cost Grocery Program

Every Thursday, as clients and volunteers arrive to KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School for the No-Cost Grocery Program, Magdalena Zazueta, neighbor and program volunteer, is at the door greeting people, registering names, and unloading tools that will be used to distribute an average of 1,200 … [Read more...]

· Posted by Dustin · Categorized: Stories

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