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Woodland Park School District Announces Pay Increases
The following is a press release submitted by the Woodland Park RE-2 School District Administration. The Woodland Park School District (WPSD) is proud to announce pay increases for educators for the current year, ranging from 3.4% to 2.0%, with an average pay increase of 2.5%. Every educator received a minimum...
Jeffco will pilot new programs, including a welcome center bus, to better serve immigrant students
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox.An influx of immigrant students last year left the Jeffco school district scrambling to meet their needs. So this fall, officials are piloting new programs and support to help newcomer students.The school district is piloting a series of changes, including new staff, resources, and curriculum materials, as well as a new welcome center bus, after hundreds of immigrant students arrived throughout the past school year. The district is planning for the surge to continue into...
New scholarship launches this fall
A locally-driven scholarship may be of interest to local seniors starting September. The Michael E. McGoldrick Scholarship launches this fall, granting $100,000 to three students across Colorado and Washington state in four years at college. It’s designed — by Roaring Fork Valley locals — to help catch the students who may still have a financial need but won’t qualify for the cutoffs set by some other scholarships.
Mile High Morning: An inside look at the Broncos staffers who played a key role in the sanctioning of girls high school flag football
Girls flag football is continuing to gain momentum in Colorado, as the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) voted in April to officially sanction the sport at the high school level. Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post recently took an inside look at the key role that two Broncos staffers,...
Colorado nonprofit helps keep students engaged during summer months
DENVER — A nonprofit in Colorado offers students equal access to academic development as well as social and emotional support through its free after-school and summer programs. The Colorado Dream Foundation has been serving students in marginalized communities since 1988. The nonprofit's locations in Green Valley Ranch and the...
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