Events
April 30 - May 2, 2008
Great Teachers for Our City Schools:
A National Summit on Recruiting, Preparing
and Retaining Quality Urban Teachers
Recruitment, preparation and retention of quality teachers in urban and hard-to-staff schools are among the greatest education challenges faced by state and urban leaders and communities. Learn More >
November 7, 2007
Celebrating Successes - Preparing Great Teachers for Urban Schools
The Teacher Quality Enhancement (UTP) held a reception to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and congratulate the induction of 15 new students into the program. Metro faculty, DPS teachers and administrators and UTP students attended the event that was held on November 7th at the Education Commission of the States. Go to Article (.pdf) >
April 13, 2007
Competition Brings Fun to Chemistry Day 2007
Auraria Campus was buzzing as usual on Friday, April 13, but when entering the science building, anyone could tell that something special was happening. High school students from throughout metro Denver filled the hallways and classrooms for the annual Chemistry Day. Since 1991, high school students have competed in various areas. Go to Article (.pdf) >
March 2007
Beach Court Elementary School Visit-Muy Bien
As Metropolitan State College of Denver (Metro State) professors enter Beach Court Elementary in North Denver, kids quickly cross the street to get to the playground. The laughter from the playground carries through the hallways when they return from outside. Signs throughout the school are in English and Spanish-a necessary function for a school with a 94 percent Latino population and 60 percent English Language Learners. Go to Article (.pdf) >
March 2007
UTP Paves the Way for Great Teachers
Teacher Quality Enhancement (UTP) is a bold and innovative approach to support the professional development and success of teachers in the Denver Public Schools district. In 2004, Metropolitan State College of Denver (Metro State), The Fund for Colorado's Future and Denver Public Schools (DPS) received one of 20 UTP grants from the Department of Education. Go to Article (.pdf) >
February 20, 2007
The First Year: Becoming a Leader
It's the end of the school day, a snowy Valentine's Day, at Bruce Randolph School. Four girls, dressed in identical red- and black- striped blouses and impossibly skinny jeans, giggle their way down the hallway. A tall, heavy-set boy stuffs a fluffy pink teddy bear holding a red satin heart... Go to Article (.pdf) >
February 20, 2007
Before the First Year: Becoming a Teacher
"In high school, I couldn't imagine being a teacher. Getting up and talking in front of people, putting myself on the line? I do it every day now." Go to Article (.pdf) >