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Rico Munn

How I Lead

Colorado
February 22, 2019

This Colorado superintendent ran into critics at a fast food restaurant. Here’s how he handled it.

Here, in a Q&A series we call “How I Lead,” we feature school and district leaders who have been recognized for their work. You can…

Diversity

Colorado
December 7, 2018

To find gifted students amid the district’s diversity, Aurora looks beyond math and English

The Aurora district has started testing more students and is looking at new identification methods, including for talented students in non-academic areas.

Top Honor

Colorado
November 1, 2018

Aurora’s Rico Munn honored as Colorado Superintendent of the Year

Under Rico Munn's leadership, Aurora Public Schools raised its state ratings and reduced suspensions and expulsions.

school culture

Colorado
October 3, 2018

Aurora school board commits to new goal to create a culture of collaboration in the district

The new goal is a result of board concerns over teacher surveys showing a lack of trust and communication.

performance based

Colorado
June 20, 2018

Aurora superintendent is getting a bonus following the district’s improved state ratings

Superintendent Rico Munn said Wednesday he is donating the bonus.

time off

Colorado
April 25, 2018

Language in contract for Aurora teachers changed conversations about walkouts

Aurora teachers have a cap on how many can take leave on any given day, which presented a challenge for this week's walk outs.

open discussion

Colorado
April 17, 2018

In renewing superintendent’s contract, Aurora board president says he didn’t run to ‘fire Rico’

The board had allowed a draft contract to proceed on first reading, but Tuesday was the first time they talked about it, just before their final vote.

shot callers

Colorado
April 13, 2018

Rico Munn’s inner circle: Meet the team leading Aurora’s district improvements

A final vote on Aurora Superintendent Rico Munn's contract extension is expected Tuesday.

Road map

Colorado
April 7, 2018

What’s next for Colorado schools ‘on the clock’? This bill would show the way

Colorado's school accountability law is silent about what should happen if students still aren’t learning in the years following state intervention.

Leadership

Colorado
April 4, 2018

Aurora school board moves forward with two year extension for superintendent’s contract

The Aurora school board did not discuss the contract extension Tuesday but will vote at the next meeting.

Leadership

Colorado
March 21, 2018

Aurora’s superintendent will get a contract extension

The Aurora school board president made the announcement Tuesday. Details of the offer aren't yet available.

New issues

Colorado
October 26, 2017

One guarantee in Aurora’s school board election: Change is on the way

The school board race in Aurora Public Schools is seeing new voices, new issues and new money, as the direction of the district is on the line.

Educator diversity

Colorado
September 22, 2017

Aurora Public Schools’ principals more racially diverse this year, but district still lagging behind

Educator diversity hasn't increased much in Aurora, but small increases have been made in the number of principals of color leading Aurora schools.

Some improvements

Colorado
August 30, 2017

Aurora Public Schools improves enough to dodge state action, mixed results elsewhere in new preliminary state ratings

Colorado released preliminary school and district ratings Wednesday showing some low-performing districts such as Aurora and Adams 14 improving.

Lease for scholarships

Colorado
July 6, 2017

Aurora Public Schools, CSU online degree program hammering out details of new partnership

Seven months after voters backed the project as part of a $300 million bond package, Aurora Public Schools and Colorado State University are negotiating terms…
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