/colorado Colorado en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±˛Ą Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2025/computer-science-for-all-this-district-leader-is-making-it-a-reality An initiative to create and expand a computer science program pays big dividends in a Colorado district. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2025/computer-science-for-all-this-district-leader-is-making-it-a-reality /leaders/teaching-learning/closing-the-gender-gap-in-computer-science-starts-with-student-input/2025/02 Girls are less likely to take computer science then their male peers. Designing classes that appeal to them can help close the gap. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/teaching-learning/closing-the-gender-gap-in-computer-science-starts-with-student-input/2025/02 /leadership/are-snow-days-making-a-comeback/2025/01 While some school districts use remote learning days when wintry weather strikes, others are reverting to—or sticking with—snow days. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:31:29 GMT /leadership/are-snow-days-making-a-comeback/2025/01 /policy-politics/video-how-a-microschool-is-trying-to-become-a-model-for-public-schools/2024/12 This microschool utilizes community partnerships to get kids learning beyond the classroom. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:37:45 GMT /policy-politics/video-how-a-microschool-is-trying-to-become-a-model-for-public-schools/2024/12 /policy-politics/voters-rejected-private-school-choice-a-trump-administration-may-push-it-anyway/2024/11 Pro-school choice initiatives failed in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:35:40 GMT /policy-politics/voters-rejected-private-school-choice-a-trump-administration-may-push-it-anyway/2024/11 /teaching-learning/how-should-high-school-change-these-districts-may-have-the-answer/2024/09 By supporting learning that takes place outside the classroom, districts—and states—are starting to rethink an age-old institution. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:03:00 GMT /teaching-learning/how-should-high-school-change-these-districts-may-have-the-answer/2024/09 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-in-the-2024-election-explained/2024/09 Three states will ask voters to weigh in on private school choice, and another state could pave the way for more funding for choice. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:35:10 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-in-the-2024-election-explained/2024/09 /leadership/more-schools-invest-in-solar-panels-to-save-money-and-help-the-environment/2024/08 More than 10 percent of students attend school in a building that has solar panels, a new report shows. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/more-schools-invest-in-solar-panels-to-save-money-and-help-the-environment/2024/08 /teaching-learning/how-this-goofy-science-teacher-made-it-to-the-u-s-open-in-golf/2024/07 High school science teacher and golf coach Colin Prater just played in one of the world's most prestigious golf tournaments. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:43:08 GMT /teaching-learning/how-this-goofy-science-teacher-made-it-to-the-u-s-open-in-golf/2024/07 /technology/what-drones-are-doing-to-deliver-better-student-engagement/2024/06 Working with drones can motivate students, as well as teach skills like coding, collaboration, and problem-solving. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:30:32 GMT /technology/what-drones-are-doing-to-deliver-better-student-engagement/2024/06 /technology/one-school-leader-banned-cellphones-the-other-embraced-them-what-worked/2024/05 Two principals describe their dramatically different policies on cellphones and how they are working. Tue, 14 May 2024 23:57:28 GMT /technology/one-school-leader-banned-cellphones-the-other-embraced-them-what-worked/2024/05 /leadership/what-schools-can-do-to-make-sure-support-staff-feel-appreciated/2024/04 Support staff ensure schools are functioning. Here are five tips to help them feel as if they're an integral part of the school community. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:53:56 GMT /leadership/what-schools-can-do-to-make-sure-support-staff-feel-appreciated/2024/04 /leadership/downloadable-best-practices-for-building-school-family-relationships/2024/04 Here are five ways to ensure schools are building trusting, long-lasting relationships with families. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/downloadable-best-practices-for-building-school-family-relationships/2024/04 /leadership/should-working-with-families-be-a-core-skill-for-teachers/2024/04 Just half of educator preparation programs offer a course on parent and family engagement. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/should-working-with-families-be-a-core-skill-for-teachers/2024/04 /leadership/why-this-district-meets-parents-at-home/2024/04 Parent-teacher home visits are more than conferences. They're about forming trusting relationships. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/why-this-district-meets-parents-at-home/2024/04 /leadership/how-columbine-shaped-25-years-of-school-safety/2024/04 Columbine ushered in the modern school safety era. A quarter decade later, its lessons remain relevant—and sometimes elusive. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:29:13 GMT /leadership/how-columbine-shaped-25-years-of-school-safety/2024/04 /teaching-learning/schools-prioritize-reading-intervention-but-what-about-math/2024/02 Early intervention can have large positive effects for students down the line, researchers say. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:41:54 GMT /teaching-learning/schools-prioritize-reading-intervention-but-what-about-math/2024/02 /leaders/2024/this-leader-partners-with-students-to-build-a-more-sustainable-future-for-her-district Under LeeAnn Kittle's leadership, the Denver district has implemented an ambitious climate action plan. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2024/this-leader-partners-with-students-to-build-a-more-sustainable-future-for-her-district /leaders/leadership/this-leader-channeled-students-climate-anxiety-into-action-see-how/2024/02 LeeAnn Kittle partnered with student advocates to champion environmental sustainability in Denver's public schools. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/leadership/this-leader-channeled-students-climate-anxiety-into-action-see-how/2024/02 /leadership/what-superintendents-are-doing-this-winter-break-and-planning-for-2024/2023/12 District leaders say they plan to rest and then refocus for the new year. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:42:43 GMT /leadership/what-superintendents-are-doing-this-winter-break-and-planning-for-2024/2023/12 /leadership/lesson-planning-in-the-laundry-room-what-housing-for-teachers-looks-like/2023/12 From converted schools and tiny houses, to shiny new complexes, districts have tackled new ideas to make sure their teachers can live nearby. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:10:18 GMT /leadership/lesson-planning-in-the-laundry-room-what-housing-for-teachers-looks-like/2023/12 /teaching-learning/state-officials-share-advice-on-supporting-new-immigrant-students/2023/11 Less than half of all states offer resources on how to enroll and support students new to the United States. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 20:40:16 GMT /teaching-learning/state-officials-share-advice-on-supporting-new-immigrant-students/2023/11 /leadership/should-school-board-members-be-paid-more-districts-are-trying-it-out/2023/11 Some school boards are trying to attract more diverse candidate slates. But it's still unknown whether paying members helps. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:04:13 GMT /leadership/should-school-board-members-be-paid-more-districts-are-trying-it-out/2023/11 /leadership/cellphone-bans-can-ease-students-stress-and-anxiety-educators-say/2023/10 Minimizing distractions has been a common motivation for schools to limit phone use, but improving students’ mental health has been another. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/cellphone-bans-can-ease-students-stress-and-anxiety-educators-say/2023/10 /leadership/tutoring-can-be-costly-heres-how-to-make-it-cost-effective/2023/09 As a federal funding cutoff looms, some districts are finding ways to make intensive tutoring sustainable. Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/tutoring-can-be-costly-heres-how-to-make-it-cost-effective/2023/09 /leadership/how-a-new-training-eases-teachers-anxiety-about-emergency-drills/2023/08 The training incorporates mental health support into emergency preparedness. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:53:40 GMT /leadership/how-a-new-training-eases-teachers-anxiety-about-emergency-drills/2023/08 /policy-politics/massachusetts-joins-short-list-of-states-providing-free-school-meals-to-all/2023/08 States are stepping in where federal COVID-relief aid dropped off. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:31:34 GMT /policy-politics/massachusetts-joins-short-list-of-states-providing-free-school-meals-to-all/2023/08 /teaching-learning/7-states-now-require-math-support-for-struggling-students-heres-whats-in-the-new-laws/2023/08 They focus on providing PD, diagnostic tools, and evidence-based teaching. But it will take time to work out the details. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 21:12:54 GMT /teaching-learning/7-states-now-require-math-support-for-struggling-students-heres-whats-in-the-new-laws/2023/08 /teaching-learning/some-states-plan-to-give-teachers-in-training-their-own-classrooms-prompting-concerns/2023/08 Critics say some states' plans contravene the spirit of apprenticeships by allowing trainees to assume classrooms before earning their degrees. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:19:08 GMT /teaching-learning/some-states-plan-to-give-teachers-in-training-their-own-classrooms-prompting-concerns/2023/08 /teaching-learning/video-how-this-public-school-meets-the-needs-of-students-with-dyslexia/2023/06 All students at this Colorado Springs public school have dyslexia. Here’s how the school is making their education a positive experience. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:34:38 GMT /teaching-learning/video-how-this-public-school-meets-the-needs-of-students-with-dyslexia/2023/06