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Talking it through

Colorado
August 11, 2017

A gentler approach: Jeffco Public Schools emphasizing restorative practices as part of discipline changes

Jeffco Public Schools is increasing the priority on a roll out of restorative justice.
Colorado
April 2, 2018

Rise & Shine: Building trades program at one Jeffco school to close

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equity focus

Colorado
March 28, 2018

To close persistent disparities in discipline, some Aurora teachers are confronting racial bias

The most focused work on the issue is led at 13 Aurora schools and paid for by the Denver Foundation.

year in review

Colorado
December 21, 2017

A new superintendent and a new vision for Jeffco schools in 2017

Jeffco Public Schools story lines of 2107 were centered around the new superintendent and his new vision.

year in review

Colorado
December 21, 2017

Early childhood discipline, child care deserts and funding challenges in the spotlight during 2017

Amid national debate on the disproportionate number of suspensions given out to young boys of color, Colorado lawmakers grappled with discipline policy in 2017.

planning ahead

Colorado
October 11, 2017

New superintendent’s vision for Jeffco: It’s not just what happens in school that matters

Jeffco Public Schools is unveiling a new vision document that will be turned into a strategy plan to lead the district for the next several years.

community input

Colorado
August 4, 2017

A high-poverty Jeffco school is about to adopt a “community school” model. What does that mean?

The Jeffco school will be a hub for community organizations to provide services such as English language classes, job training and medical care.

digging into discipline

Colorado
May 19, 2017

Jeffco Public Schools suspended an average of four young students a day last year — and district officials are paying attention

Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's second largest school district, hands out many more suspensions to early elementary students than most other large districts.

Data doubts

Colorado
Updated August 29, 2016

School discipline data mistakes have ripple effects for advocates battling the school-to-prison pipeline

Erroneous discipline data from some Colorado districts has made it hard for advocates to track suspension trends and complicated efforts to press for change.

naming names

Colorado
August 2, 2016

After high court rejects case, Jeffco must release names of teachers who called in sick in protest

Parent Kathy Littlefield will finally get the names of teachers who called in sick from four Jefferson County high schools over two days in September 2014.
Colorado
October 5, 2011

Thursday Churn: Discipline debate

A new national report on school discipline is out, and a Colorado study committee is preparing a comprehensive bill on the issue.
Colorado
August 22, 2011

Monday Churn: Jeffco, Creek go back

This week marks the final wave of openings for the state's largest school districts. Plus more news and a look at the week ahead
Colorado
June 15, 2011

Denver, Jeffco a study in grad rate contrasts

Colorado’s two largest school districts are near opposite ends of the spectrum in a report comparing “expected” high school graduation rates and actual rates in the nation’s 50 largest school districts.
Colorado
June 14, 2011

DPS, Jeffco a study in grad rate contrasts

Colorado’s two largest school districts are near opposite ends of the spectrum in a report comparing “expected” high school graduation rates and actual rates in the nation’s 50 largest school districts.

re-evaluation

Colorado
May 23, 2019

Aurora used drug-sniffing dogs 28 times at schools — and community is asking why

A high school student was tackled and handcuffed at an Aurora school last month after a drug-sniffing dog found marijuana edibles in his backpack.
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