At the Early Childhood Rocky Mountain Conference on March 6th, Christele Turner, Christine Mine-Seminara, Martha Diaz De León, and Maria Rodriguez from the International School of Denver (ISDenver) presented "Nurturing Student Agency: A Holistic Approach at ISDenver." 

At ISDenver, our approach to assessment is guided by a commitment to fostering student growth, encouraging self-reflection, and ensuring clear communication among educators, students, and families. The sixth and final part of our assessment framework, Reporting on Learning, plays a crucial role in this process by providing a comprehensive and transparent reflection of student progress. Our reporting system aligns with best practices in international education and supports the continuous development of the whole child.

An International School of Denver 8th-grade student has been selected to exhibit work by the National Junior Art Honor Society (NJAHS). The 2025 NJAHS Juried Exhibition, which begins March 11, showcases the artwork of talented student artists. The piece titled “Wherever I Go”  was one of 48 student artworks selected by a panel of arts educators among a record number of 173 submissions.

At the International School of Denver, the 8th Grade Community Project takes learning from the classroom into the community. It is a culmination of student learning in ISDenver’s IB program to date, where service learning is an integral part of the curriculum - ultimately helping students understand how they can positively engage with and impact the world around them. This year's projects were, once again, impressive. We feature of few of them here.

Measuring learning in an IB school extends beyond isolated test scores. By leveraging test scores within a broader data-driven approach, Assistant Director of School for Academics, Marzia Mauffrey, shares how we ensure that assessments serve as tools for growth rather than static labels of achievement.

Not getting accepted into your first-choice high school can be disappointing to say the least. Associate Director of Admissions, Katrina Austin, offers some common reasons this may happen and how to rebound from set back to find a place you will thrive!