Paulson was selected from among 419 applicants.
Less than a quarter of Westminster’s elementary and middle school students are reading and writing at grade level, according to 2025 state literacy test results.
One of the Catholic preschools at the center of the case closed last year.
“I don’t think we should be spending taxpayer resources to bring that into our district,” said a District 49 school board member.
Many Americans don’t think undocumented immigrants should get public benefits. But the Trump administration has admitted its new rule could have a relatively small impact.
Ten Jeffco schools were closed Thursday, including Evergreen High School.
However, more school districts have landed on the state accountability clock, a watchlist that ticks toward intervention.
Colorado will spend about $349 million on universal preschool this school year.
Mike Montgomery was named 2025 Outstanding Teacher by the nonprofit Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom.
Changes to requirements for educators and other mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect will take effect on Sept. 1. Here’s a guide on how to follow the new law.