Five years ago, a group of Jeffco parents approached the district about changing start times to create a more equitable school day for all students. This week, Jeffco Schools took another step toward changing start times by gathering feedback on the proposed time changes with a community survey. The results will be used to help […]
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Earlier this fall, the Jeffco Public Education Network (JPEN) created a Jeffco Schools COVID dashboard that consolidates data from a variety of sources. Our dashboard adds to the data provided and maintained by Jeffco Public Schools. Data sources for the JPEN Jeffco COVID dashboard include the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Colorado Department of Public […]
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This fall, Jeffco students can earn gift cards by participating in an optional weekly COVID-19 testing incentive program offered by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Jeffco Schools began the first official week of testing on Sept. 13. We talked to four Jeffco students who are participating to learn more about what the […]
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In November 2021, voters will select from seven school board candidates running for three open Jeffco School Board seats in Districts 1, 2, and 5. All candidates are running for four-year terms that will end in late 2025. Candidates Danielle Varda and Jeffrey Wilhite are running for the District 1 seat that is currently held […]
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In November 2021, voters will select from seven school board candidates running for three open Jeffco School Board seats in Districts 1, 2, and 5. All candidates are running for four-year terms that will end in late 2025. Candidates Danielle Varda and Jeffrey Wilhite are running for the District 1 seat that is currently held […]
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In November 2021, voters will select from seven school board candidates running for three open Jeffco School Board seats in Districts 1, 2, and 5. All candidates are running for four-year terms that will end in late 2025. Candidates Danielle Varda and Jeffrey Wilhite are running for the District 1 seat that is currently held […]
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The Jeffco School Board unanimously selected Tracy Dorland, the current deputy superintendent for Adams 12 Five Star Schools, as the only finalist for the Jeffco Schools superintendent position. The board announced their finalist selection at a special March 25 meeting. “I am deeply honored to have been selected as the finalist for Jeffco’s next superintendent. […]
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Beginning Fall 2021, Jeffco will offer families a new PK-12 100 percent remote learning option. The new program, Jeffco Remote Learning Program (JRLP), will offer synchronous remote instruction in dedicated remote-student only classes. The instruction offered through JRLP will differ from the remote instruction currently offered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, explained Tom […]
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Jeffco Schools will host four virtual budget forums for community feedback on approximately $50 million in budget cuts for the 2021-22 school year. The budget forums will take place on the following dates: Feb. 17 from 5 – 6 pm Feb. 20 from 9 – 10 am Feb. 23 from 6 – 7 pm Feb. […]
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Jeffco Public Schools will host superintendent search online community forums this week and early next week, Jan. 14-22. During the online forums, community members can share thoughts about the characteristics, traits, and experience that Jeffco’s new superintendent should have. Forums are organized into five groups: Parents and guardians Thursday, Jan. 14, 9 – 10 am […]
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