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A virtual alternative: public K-8 "school without walls" launches in Denver. (Building a New Foundation).(partnership with Connections Academy)

District Administration | March 1, 2003 | Copyright

The Denver Public Schools (DPS) Board of Education broke a lot of virtual ground last year when it opened its newest K-8 facility.

In partnership with the Connections Academy, a private operator of K-8 virtual public schools, the DPS system opened the lO0+-student Denver Connections Academy that combines a technology-enhanced, print-rich curriculum, certified teachers, and community experiences to create an environment for children who want an individualized approach to education. Funding comes from the already mandated per-pupil allowance.

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