Tag: U.s. Department Of Education
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Jeffco Public Schools talks about navigating federal executive orders on DEI, gender
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jeffco Public Schools does not expect to make any significant policy changes in response to a flurry of federal executive orders dealing with issues of gender, history as well as diversity, equity and inclusion. The Trump administration has campaigned to root out DEI programs across…
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Former Jeffco chief of schools bought child pornography
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The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office found evidence that the former Jeffco Public Schools chief of schools purchased child pornography but he did not have any contact with minors. The sheriff’s office announced completing its investigation into David Weiss on Wednesday, noting that investigators found he “had no direct criminal contact with any juveniles either in…
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Jeffco Public Schools to be investigated by U.S. Department of Education
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that it is investigating the Jeffco Public Schools district regarding potential Title IX violations. The Department of Education announced the investigation to mark the 53rd anniversary of Title IX, looking into two separate schools for allegedly violating federal…
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Behind closed doors: When it comes to seclusion and restraint, Colorado schools ‘are investigating themselves’
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Editor’s note: We’re republishing this 2020 story from Chalkbeat in light of accusations of an “incarceration room” at McAuliffe International. The lawyer for the school’s former principal rejected such a characterization by members of the Denver Public Schools board. Nearly every day, Brenna Wann saw staff members take young students, sometimes kicking and screaming, to…
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Mike Johnston secures endorsement from Terrance Carroll, Peter Groff
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mike Johnston, who is headed for a runoff in the race for Denver mayor, on Thursday announced endorsements from former Colorado House Speaker Terrance Carroll and former Colorado Senate President Peter Groff. Both highlighted Johnston’s work in serving communities he has represented, either as a…
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Colorado teachers say this school year is the most stressful of their career
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After months of distance and hybrid learning, this school year looked to be more normal. Teachers were feeling optimistic about resuming in-person learning and getting away from Zoom or Microsoft Teams. They were ready to see the smiles and hear the laughs in the hallway…
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Denver Public Schools to start Thanksgiving break early for health and self-care
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Public Schools will begin Thanksgiving break a day earlier than planned so employees can devote time to their health and self-care, while also giving students an opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Superintendent Alex Marrero made the announcement Wednesday following a recommendation from the…
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6 Colorado schools earn National Blue Ribbon recognition
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Six Colorado schools were recognized Tuesday as National Blue Ribbon Schools for their overall academic performance or success in closing achievement gaps among student groups. The annual honor was announced by the U.S. Department of Education and applauded by local officials. “I’m thrilled these schools…
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Colorado Attorney General leads multi-state effort to cancel student loan debt for ITT Tech students
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Attorney General Phil Weiser is asking the U.S. Department of Education to cancel federal student loan debt for thousands of students who attended the since shut-down, for-profit school, ITT Technical Institute. A bipartisan coalition of…