Jeffco Observer

17/03/2022

As pandemic waivers end, federal funds for meals are expected to end as well.

With pandemic waivers set to expire, schools are bracing for higher meal costs and summer planning hiccups.

16/03/2022

With such a large influx of federal funds, many are finding it hard to ensure funds are spent to help students.

As the nation’s school superintendents gathered last month for their first in-person meeting since the pandemic began, Dan Domenech, the organization’s leader, pressed U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona about an urgent issue.  At Music City Center in Nashville, he reminded the secretary th...

15/03/2022

Colorado lawmakers hope additional funding will address mental health issues students face.

Amid a rise in behavioral health problems and youth violence, Colorado lawmakers are looking at prevention and early intervention.

14/03/2022

Requirements for K-3 teachers to have reading certifications will stay in place.

About 23,000 early elementary teachers must complete the 45-hour teacher training, either by taking a free online course or completing other state-approved options

13/03/2022

Why would taxpayers give education more revenue when spending has increased billions but outcomes aren't improving?

Colorado economists predict $4.7 billion in state tax refunds between now and 2025. Education advocates want voters to send some of that to schools instead.

12/03/2022

Wheat Ridge Farmers live stream astronaut from space.

NASA astronaut Raja Chari fielded space exploration questions from Wheat Ridge High School students during a NASA-TV live broadcast from the International Space Station the morning of Feb. 18. During an assembly in the school’s auditorium that morning, students and guests watched the broadcast aft...

11/03/2022

Why aren't leaders talking about increasing transparency around what students are being taught?

Democrats on the House Education Committee said disagreements about what gets taught can be handled at the local level without new laws.

10/03/2022

How much money will spend on tutoring students after reducing the number of teacher contact days this year?

The Denver district’s contracts with the tutoring companies are outcomes-based, meaning they only get paid the full amount if students make academic progress.

08/03/2022

Will bringing back retired staff help improve student outcomes or just delay the inevitable pursuit of new professionals?

Two bills in the Colorado legislature would make it easier for more retired school employees to go back to work without losing their pension benefits.

08/03/2022

The Stevens Elementary principal is leaving to run a Clear Creek Elementary school.

When I was hired into the position of principal at Stevens Elementary in the spring of 2017, I honestly jumped for joy. I knew that serving this community would be a life-changing experience, and it definitely has been! The last five years have gone by so quickly, and my heart is full of treasured m...

07/03/2022

How will changing start times effect academic outcomes and participation in athletics and activities? http://ow.ly/jzF350I6VEv

06/03/2022

The board discussed new graduation requirements but didn't change guidelines to ensure students are prepared for next steps. http://ow.ly/3VaR50I6TjZ