Westminster Public Schools
One superintendent wanted Colorado to remove the test scores from school ratings for a year.
Aurora has the largest request on the ballot in the November election: a $1 billion bond that would pay for three new schools.
El distrito ofreció transporte para apoyar a los estudiantes que querían asistir.
The district provided transportation to encourage students to participate.
Las Escuelas Públicas de Westminster tuvieron sus primeras elecciones competitivas en seis años, pero los votantes decidieron que quieren mantener la dirección actual.
Here’s what they said about the issues facing the district.
Es la primera vez en seis años que el distrito de Westminster tendrá elecciones competitivas.
After canceling school board elections the last two cycles, the district has its first contested race in six years.
En un intento del distrito escolar para recuperar algo de la enseñanza perdida, los estudiantes de Westminster podrán optar por extender el año escolar.
Many school districts are looking at summer learning options to make up for learning losses. Westminster will extend this school year by 12 days for those who sign up.
One teacher logged onto Zoom to find eight little faces in eight little boxes. The other met her 17 students at the classroom door for temperature checks.
Westminster is one of at least a half dozen school districts in Colorado that have already had to use quarantine procedures.
Westminster Public Schools was one of the first in Colorado to commit to full-time in-person learning for families who wanted it this year. The district’s first day of school was Thursday.
The Westminster school board voted unanimously to approve the five-day plan Tuesday night. The district will now also share the plan with Tri-County Health and with the Colorado Education Department.
Below, we list some guidance on participating in local school board meetings, as well as the State Board of Education’s meetings and how to watch online.
The decisions Colorado districts make about remote learning during coronavirus closures reflect different philosophies, as well as access to resources.
A school district leader in Colorado talked about building a trauma leadership team, the advice she has for parents, and how she relaxes from the pressures of the job.
No one ran against Christine Martinez, so last week, she was sworn in at her first meeting for the Westminster school board.
In the past year, the number of unaccompanied children getting released to a parent, relative, or other sponsor here in Colorado has more than doubled.
In her time as leader of the district, Pam Swanson has overseen the rollout of the Colorado district’s unique competency-based model.