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your voices

Colorado
Updated May 9, 2019

‘Nothing makes me feel safe.’ How Colorado educators and parents are processing yet another school shooting

Our survey of Colorado parents and educators found frustration, fear, and resignation over the shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch.

Discipline reform

Colorado
April 30, 2019

From dozens of suspensions to one: How this Colorado school stopped removing young children

Changing discipline practices at a suburban Denver elementary school have helped school leaders go from dozens of early elementary suspensions to almost none.

Not the last time

Colorado
April 17, 2019

After Colorado districts held ‘hostage’ by threats, school leaders look for lessons learned

Closing more than two dozen school districts across Colorado in response to a threat from a single individual was unprecedented, but it might not be…

More Sleep

Colorado
March 22, 2019

Jeffco postpones later start times for teenagers, but may continue studying the issue

Jeffco Superintendent Jason Glass is proposing hiring a person to look more closely at the impacts of later start times on school operations.

How I Teach

Colorado
January 2, 2019

This Colorado history teacher sees the effects of immigration policy every day — in her worried students

Here, in a feature we call How I Teach, we ask educators who’ve been recognized for their work how they approach their jobs. You can…

Now you see me

Colorado
December 20, 2018

It takes five clicks to see a charter school in Jeffco’s new enrollment system. Advocates say that’s not fair.

How universal enrollment systems treat different types of schools has been a point of conflict around the country.

Still counting

Colorado
November 8, 2018

Jeffco bond measure that had been failing pulls ahead in narrow race

Update: Over the weekend, the bond measure pulled ahead and is currently headed toward passage, with 50.3 percent of the vote. We’ll continue to update…

Election 2018

Colorado
November 7, 2018

Wins, losses, and split decisions: Here’s how Colorado school district tax measures fared

The widespread success of local school taxes contrasted with the fate of Amendment 73, a statewide tax increase for education.

Election 2018

Colorado
Updated November 7, 2018

Jeffco tax increase to boost teacher salaries passes, while school construction bond fails

District officials said they plan to use the proceeds of this year’s tax measures to raise teacher pay.

emerging multilingual

Colorado
October 30, 2018

Jeffco high school highlighted in report on English learner achievement

Bear Creek High School in Jeffco was celebrated for high achievement of students who speak English as a second language.

you decide

Colorado
October 25, 2018

What you need to know as you vote on Colorado school tax requests

Aurora, Westminster, Adams 12, and other districts are asking voters to raise local taxes for schools, in addition to Amendment 73, the statewide measure for education.

funding safety

Colorado
October 24, 2018

Colorado school districts seek voter support for school safety and mental health resources

Of 29 districts asking voters to increase local taxes, at least 19 have safety projects a priority if measures are approved.

blue ribbon schools

Colorado
October 1, 2018

These five Colorado schools won the nation’s top education honor

The U.S. Department of Education recognized 349 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools.

Threes please

Colorado
September 11, 2018

As 4-year-old preschool programs become the norm, Denver looks to reach 3-year-olds next

The Denver Preschool Program's new spending on 3-year-old classrooms fits with a growing recognition that such investments amplify the impact of 4-year-old preschool programs.

Top shelf

Colorado
September 6, 2018

Meet Colorado’s six finalists for 2019 Teacher of the Year

Six teachers have been chosen as finalists for Colorado’s 2019 Teacher of the Year award, with the winner set to be announced by Nov. 1.
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