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Jeffco Public Schools

prepared

Colorado
August 19, 2019

Back-to-school supplies in some Colorado schools include kitty litter and buckets for lockdowns

“We want to give our kids dignity in the middle of this type of crisis."

Covered

Colorado
July 26, 2019

Taking a hit: Colorado school districts grapple with insuring against hail

Premiums are rising, deductibles are skyrocketing, and districts are having a harder time finding anyone willing to take on the risk of providing coverage.

no rebuild

Colorado
July 24, 2019

Columbine High School, widely synonymous with tragedy, will not be rebuilt or renamed

After a nearly two-month public survey period, Jefferson County Public Schools has decided against tearing down and rebuilding Columbine High School.

Inclusive Environment

Colorado
June 10, 2019

Jeffco schools to consider updating LGBTQ policies as backers call for ‘more foundation and meat’

“Jeffco public schools wishes to be an inclusive place for students and staff," said Superintendent Jason Glass.

new school

Colorado
June 6, 2019

Seeking to deter a ‘morbid fascination,’ Jeffco may rebuild Columbine High School

The new school would be built to the west of the current school and would retain the same name of Columbine High School.

Safe Spaces

Colorado
June 5, 2019

LGBTQ advocates to push for student and staff protections in Jeffco schools

Dozens in support of LGBTQ students and staff plan to press the Jefferson County School Board to consider and adopt updated anti-discrimination policies.

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.

Online Shopping

Colorado
December 14, 2018

Jeffco launches universal enrollment site to make school choice easy

Critics worry that the ease of application will encourage parents to give up on neighborhood schools rather than invest in them.

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.
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