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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
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.

More money

Colorado
August 24, 2018

Higher teacher pay and more school safety are up for a vote with November tax requests

Voters will have to decide on a statewide tax proposal, and in several communities, also on local measures.

creating community

Colorado
July 25, 2018

Seeking to broaden its support base, Jeffco looks at building bridges to community

Among many benefits schools can get from an engaged community, Jeffco is looking ahead at a possible ballot question for new funding.

task force

Colorado
July 5, 2018

Jeffco takes collaborative approach as it considers later school start times

The group crafting recommendations, which is still open to new members, is seeking public input.

Unintended consequences

Colorado
June 22, 2018

When Denver stopped lunch-shaming, debt from unpaid meals skyrocketed

After the Denver school district outlawed lunch-shaming last fall, debt from unpaid lunches ballooned.

How I Teach

Colorado
June 12, 2018

How the acting aspirations of a student with Down syndrome changed this theater teacher’s approach

This Colorado theater teacher talks about why she aims to reach a diverse set of students, how she builds rapport with students and what it means to be a “cookie person.”
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