Schools
Adams-14 School District VOTES 5-0 TO APPOINT PATRICK SANCHEZ, NEW SUPERINTENDENT
The Adams #14 Board of Education are all on the same page when it came to the recommendation of the new Superintendent of Schools. ... Full story
Meet the New Adams City High School Principal
Adams 14 invites the community to meet Bryan Wright, the new Adams City High School principal. Join us for a reception prior to the June ... Full story
A civic education on display in Greenwood Village
Denver's West Middle School engages in mock judicial hearings as part of Civic Education. ... Full story
School District 27J awarded Race to the Top grant
BRIGHTON, May 29, 2012 – School District 27J will get a portion of $17.9 million in Race to the Top federal grant funding provided to the state of Colorado. ... Full story
Congratulations to Adams County H.S. Graduates
Adams County graduates truly 'made it' this weekend, by garnering their coveted diplomas during the course of many commencement exercises across the county. ... Full story
Graduates Receive Diplomas with "Education" Spelled Wrong -- 9News Article
(See link below for article) ... Full story
Adams 14 Summer Food Service Program
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (May 24, 2012) – Adams County School District 14 (Adams 14) is participating in the United States Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program, which fills nutritional gaps throughout the summer months to ensure children get the nutritious meals they need. ... Full story
School District 27J honors 2011-2012 retirees
Brighton, May 17, 2012 – School District 27J honored its 2011-2012 retirees during its annual retirement recognition dinner May 15th at Heritage Todd Creek Golf Course. ... Full story
Dr. Rod Blunck Bids "Official" Farewell to 27J School District
"I appreciate the chance to address you today, but I have to tell you that our roles are wrong. I should instead be in the audience today, applauding all of you..." ... Full story
27J Superintendent, Dr. Rod Blunck honored during community open house
BRIGHTON, May 14, 2012 - Retiring School District 27J Superintendent Dr. Rod Blunck was honored at a community open house today, May 15th, in the auditorium of Brighton Heritage Academy, Brighton. ... Full story
Flat funding casts shadow on education gains in 2012 Legislature
DENVER – Colorado will keep average per-student funding for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year at the same level as the current school year, but state legislators failed to address the gaping public education budget gap in the 2012 legislative session. ... Full story
Prairie View High School military inductees honored
BRIGHTON, May 14, 2012 - School District 27J high school seniors will take flight in many different directions following graduation next week. ... Full story
District third graders make record gains on reading tests
BRIGHTON – A record number of School District 27J third-grade students tested proficient and advanced on the 2012 Transitional Colorado Assessment Program test, according to unofficial data released by the Colorado Department of Education May 9. ... Full story
27J School District High School Graduation Dates/Times announced
As graduation ceremonies get closer, I just wanted to remind everyone of the dates and times. ... Full story
Colorado joins nation in saluting school teachers
DENVER – Communities across Colorado will set tomorrow aside to acknowledge and honor the lasting contributions that teachers have made in ensuring every student receives a quality education. ... Full story
Hispanic Advisory Council awards annual scholarships
BRIGHTON – The School District 27J Hispanic Advisory Council awarded scholarships to 10 deserving district high school seniors during its annual dinner and auction May 4 at the Brighton Armory. ... Full story
CEA elects new president
DENVER - The Colorado Education Association today elected Kerrie Dallman its new president at its annual statewide delegate assembly. ... Full story
DR. NANCY J. McCALLIN, PRESIDENT OF THE COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, RECEIVES THE DISTINGUISHED STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIRECTOR AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY
Denver – On April 13, 2012, Dr. Nancy J. McCallin was awarded the prestigious Distinguished State Community College Director Award from the national Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The award was presented at the organization’s annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee. The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is the national honor society for community and junior college students and was established by the American Association of Community Colleges in 1929. ... Full story
Daniels Fund Announces 2012 Daniels Scholars -- 258 Students Receive Scholarships
April 24, 2012 –258 high school seniors who have demonstrated strong character and a determination to succeed in life have been named Daniels Scholars and will receive funding to attend the college or university of their choice, it was announced today by Linda Childears, president and CEO of the Daniels Fund. ... Full story
27J School District Board Agenda for April 24, 2012
BOARD OF EDUCATION (Click Link Below) SCHOOL DISTRICT 27J. April 24, 2012 7:00 p.m. District Training Room. 80 S. 8th Avenue, Brighton Colorado ... Full story
27J School District competes in State 'Destination Imagination' Tournament
The State Destination Imagination tournament was this weekend. The 8th grade Vikan Middle School team competed in the “Hold It” challenge. ... Full story
High Profile Republicans, Business Leaders and Clergy Join In Supporting Colorado ASSET
Denver, CO - Today, State House Representatives received letters signed by high profile Republicans, business leaders and clergy about why they support Colorado ASSET and urging the State Representatives to support ASSET as well. ... Full story
Colorado Recognizes 47 Highly Effective School Libraries
Libraries integrate 21st century skills into daily lessons ... Full story
One hundred scholarships available for teachers seeking National Board certification Considered the “Gold Standard” for teaching, more than 97,000 teachers have obtained certification; 641 in Colorado
The Colorado Department of Education’s Office of Professional Services and Educator Licensing today announced the limited availability of a new round of scholarships to support teachers applying for National Board Certification with the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. ... Full story
Education supporters to stage funding rally at Capitol, April 11
Educators and community groups will join together at the Capitol, Wednesday, April 11, to rally the community around the importance of school funding and the need to work together to achieve full funding for Colorado schools. ... Full story
Governor designates April as Healthy Schools Month
Celebration sends message that health is essential to learning ... Full story
Learn What Kids Know About Drugs
Parents will have an opportunity to learn about illegal and legal substances being marketed to their kids when Lynn Riemer, President of Act on Drugs, Inc., speaks in Brighton on April 3rd, 2012. ... Full story
Trina Norris-Buck accepts offer for Principal at Vikan Middle School
(Open letter of announcement from Dr. Chris Fiedler) ... Full story
Adams County Community Project Launches historic first edition of "Schoolbook"
"Schoolbook" is Colorado's very first collaborative virtual magazine featuring exchange opportunities between Schools, Business, and Government in Adams County. The publication is part of a broader venture between community partners to extend to schools and students, enhanced relationship opportunities with business and government. In contrast to conventional print media, "Schoolbook" eclipses most distributional limitations because it is not only 'virtual', but it is subject to "redistribution". ... Full story
Devry University Co-hosts Open House for New Accounting Degree Programs
Devry University is co-hosting an Open House on Thursday, April 5, 2012 to showcase its new Accounting Bachelor and Master Degree programs. The event is at 6pm at the DeVry University Campus, 1870 West 122nd Avenue, Westminster. See Calendar and attachment for details.
“Thank You“ : 22 Local Teachers Honored By LDS High School Seniors
Wednesday, March 7- marked an exciting event - 22 High School Seniors, each paid honor and tribute to a special teacher who had inspired, motivated, or helped them achieve their of goal high school graduation, and much more: ... Full story
Get a jump start on college while still attending high school!
DeVry University's Passport2College is a way for you to earn college credit while getting your high school diploma. During your junior and senior years, you can enroll in college courses such as Business, Math, Psychology and English, which can prepare you for future success in your career. These core courses will give you the edge you need to get ahead and, in many cases, transfer to the school of your choice*. ... Full story
CEA president, teacher experts cite benefits, deficiencies of early literacy bill
DENVER – The Colorado Education Association today continued its efforts to strengthen proposed legislation for early childhood literacy through testimony before the House Education Committee. ... Full story
Landmark Academy Students “Tee Off” New Golf Program Students to learn health, wellness, respect for others as part of First Tee program
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (March 7, 2012) – This spring, while Landmark Academy students practice their downswing, they’ll also be learning about the importance of health and wellness, respect for others and honesty. It’s all part of Landmark’s after school golf program, The First Tee of Green Valley Ranch, hosted at Buffalo Run Golf Course (15700 East 112th, Commerce City). ... Full story
School District 27J Notes from Board of Education Regular Meeting February 28, 2012
Notes provided by Joan Kniss, Director ... Full story
Primrose hosts 'Leap into Fitness Dance Party"
Primrose School of Thornton hosted today, a Leap into Fitness Dance Party to encourage families to get moving for healthy lifestyles and enter the Primrose Schools® Family Dance-off to win as much as $30,000 for Children’s Hospital Colorado. ... Full story
DCTA Press Advisory on Read Across America events in Denver
DENVER - The Denver Classroom Teachers Association (DCTA) will celebrate Read Across America Day, Friday, March 2, at 9:00 a.m. at Archuleta Elementary School (16000 Maxwell Place, Denver). ... Full story
Michelle Seller accepts position of Principal at Brantner Elementary
Michelle Saller has accepted the offer to serve as principal at Brantner Elementary School! Michelle serves currently as assistant principal at Stuart Middle School. ... Full story
ERIE COLORADO TO BECOME GROUND ZERO OF NATIONAL MOVEMENT AGAINST HYDRO-FRACKING
Concerned Parents and Allies to Oppose Natural Gas Extraction Near Local Schools ... Full story
- THREE LAWSUITS FILED AGAINST THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY - FORMER MAYOR NATALE AND FORMER CITY MANAGER FLANNERY ALSO SUED
- You Tube Video captures "EPA EVIDENCE OF HARMFUL INVISIBLE EMISSIONS NEAR A SCHOOL IN COLORADO"
- Commerce City police untangling shooting, possible robbery inside Joyeria Alondra boutique --Denver Post Article
- The BLOG Finds a New Home (Not Really)