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Getting ready for back to school season? As schools reopen for the academic year, we hope these stories, resources, and essays help students, teachers, and parents have a smoother transition.

At Forest Glen, I learned that authentic, empathetic leadership can transcend language and cultural differences.

The transfer process was time-consuming and full of disappointment. It was worth it.

What the writer, who died this week at age 81, taught me about Mars, freedom dreaming, and the power of a good cry.

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The lawsuit attacks charter schools and school choice, and accuses district leaders of wanting to convert ‘public resources to the private market.’

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The legislation will require school districts to create behavior threat assessment teams and create more stringent emergency response protocols.

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At Forest Glen, I learned that authentic, empathetic leadership can transcend language and cultural differences.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado is representing the students and other plaintiffs in the case.

The board will discuss the alleged violations committed by John Youngquist during a Jan. 9 meeting.

Public comment will be divided into two parts: one in which speakers can only talk about agenda items and another in which they can talk about anything.

The current school board is slated to fire or offer the CPS schools chief a buyout at a Friday evening meeting

The Senate passed a few of Democrats’ charter school reform bills Thursday night. Bills that would have required more financial transparency died in the House.

The district has agreed to several policy changes after parents and Jewish organizations filed complaints about its response to actions by students and staff.

Memphis district had more schools earning A’s and B’s.