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Charter Schools Week 2012
2012 Colorado Charter Schools Week
April 16-19, 2012
Colorado State Capitol - Denver
Rally | Pre-Rally Student Debates | Other Activities
Mark your calendar for the 2012 Colorado Charter Schools Week, April 16-19.
Charter Schools Week is a great educational opportunity, not only for students, but for parents, teachers, administrators and Colorado legislators as well. This week gives students the opportunity to learn more about the Colorado State legislative process - and for parents, teachers, administrators and legislators to learn more about, and celebrate, the choice and opportunity that charters school are providing for OUR children.
Charter Schools week will include a variety of activities including tours of the Colorado State Capitol, a rally on the steps of the Capitol, briefings by Colorado legislators and more.
Colorado Charter Schools Rally at the Capitol
Join hundreds of charter schools students, parents, teachers and supporters at the 2012 Colorado Charter Schools Rally on Thursday, April 19 at 11:30 AM. Hear from state legislators who support choice and innovation in education. Also, see your fellow charter schools perform on stage!
RALLY SCHEDULE:
11:30AM - Music by Monument Academy Choir
11:35AM - 11:55AM
Hear from students, teachers and leaders from charter schools across Colorado. Including Denver School of Science and Technology, Crown Pointe Academy, and more...
12:00PM - 12:20PM
Charter School Essay Contest Awards Ceremony
Invited: Senator Mike Johnston
12:20PM - 12:40PM
Hear from Colorado elected officials.
12:40PM
Music by Monument Academy Choir
Pre-Rally Student Debates
Students from the Charter School Debate League (www.charterdebate.org) will participate in mock debates prior to the rally. The debates will begin at 9:00am in the Legislative Services Building across the street from the Capitol (200 E. 14th Avenue). This will be a great learning opportunity, particularly for high school students. Featuring special guest, Federal Judge Christine Arguello!
Other Activities in Denver
Schools are encouraged to make the most of their time in downtown Denver by visiting other nearby attractions. Below are links to a few points of interest. It is recommended that you contact these organizations to reserve tours as far in advance as possible.
Denver Inside Out (Walking Tour of the City)
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Forney Museum of Transportation
Subsidies are available. Click here for subsidy application form.
If you have any questions regarding Charter School week, please contact Sarah Pearman at 303-989-5356, ext. 114.
Thank you to our Charter Schools Rally sponsor: ServiceMaster Commercial Cleaning Services
