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OASIS Tutors Volunteer in Jeffco Schools
OASIS tutor Lynne Gadd uses positive reinforcement with a student to boost confidence in reading skills. “Good morning!” an OASIS tutor greets a young student. “What’s going on in the classroom today?”...
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No, Not a Rodeo, a ROADeo
Jeffco bus driver Ann Schall smiles as she prepares for the 20-mph speed test at Jeffco’s inaugural “ROADeo” event in Lakewood. Don’t expect to find ropers and riders when you spell your rodeo,...
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Who Put that Lake on Sobesky Academy’s Lawn?
Sobesky Academy students race each other in kayaks on a temporary “lake” set up near the school’s main entrance. Sobesky Academy offers a lot of differentiated instruction, but kayaking isn’t on the...
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A Place to Grow at Compass Montessori Golden
This aerial view shows the farm school operated by students at Compass Montessori in Golden. It was harvest time on the campus of Compass Montessori in Golden, a Jeffco charter school that prides...
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Camp Tiger Claw at Thomson Elementary
The smiles are everywhere during the Thomson Elementary “Camp Tiger Claw” which gave students fun ideas to fight summer boredom. A Jeffco elementary school has found a way for kids to battle the summer...
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Madhvi the Advocate: Hackberry Elementary Student Takes on Microplastics...
Hackberry Hill Elementary third-grader Madhvi Chittoor is working to convince her school district to cut down on plastic and Styrofoam use. Golden has long been a favorite destination for anyone who...
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Outdoor Lab Foundation and Alameda Alumni Present Donation to Lakewood...
Outdoor Lab Foundation and Alameda High School Class of 1968 recently presented a donation to Lakewood elementary schools, helping fund Outdoor Lab tuition for students in need. The conversation first...
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CU Wizards! FREE STEAM SHOWS for KIDS!
Saturday, September 22, 2018, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at CU Boulder in Duane Physics G1B30. Professor Lew Harvey presents “Illusion & Reality: The Science of Perception.” A FREE STEAM show where students...
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The Bulldog Builders at Arvada High School
Arvada High School student Monica Medina does some work with a circular saw as part of the school’s pre-apprenticeship construction trades program. High school pep rallies are always a high-energy way...
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Clothes To Kids Marks 10th Year by Providing 50,000th School Wardrobe
Clothes To Kids shoppers celebrate the nonprofit’s 50,000th school wardrobe. By Debbie Jones YourHub Contributor A mother and daughter emerge from a clothing boutique near Colorado Boulevard in...
View ArticleGet Educated: Youth Mental Health and Wellness
AN INSPIRING PRESENTATION, PLUS A MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE FAIR It’s time to get informed about youth mental health! The organizers at “Healing Our Youth: Get Educated!” invite you to set aside an...
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Raise Your School IQ! Come to Jeffco U!
Jeffco Public Schools invites parents, community members, students, and staff to participate in Jeffco University (Jeffco U) on Saturday, September 29. This free, conference-style event offers a chance...
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Sixth-Grader is an All-Terrain Learner
It was a perfect day at Windy Peak Outdoor Lab in Bailey. Archery was just one of many lessons for the sixth-graders from Belmar Elementary in Lakewood, including Laz Logan. “He’s a brilliant young...
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A Meeting with the Mayor: Part One
Bear Creek High School Senior Field Studies students Chloe Lopez-Jauffret, Chase Jurgaitis, and Sophie Augustine reflect back on what they learned setting up an appointment with Denver Mayor Michael...
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The Queen of Foster Elementary
Foster Elementary paraprofessional Evelyn Geiser double-checks a classroom handout before laminating it in the school’s workroom. She doesn’t have a tiara or carry a scepter, but Evelyn Geiser is known...
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The Flutist: A Golden High School Grad
Golden High School graduate and flutist Megan Doyle performs a classical solo piece at the Jeffco Ed Center in Golden. Megan Doyle was on her way to a special concert she was performing just for those...
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A Meeting with The Mayor: Part Two
Senior Field Studies students from Bear Creek High chat with Denver Mayor Michael Hancock at the City and County Building. When you’ve got time to kill, it helps to be in a place with a lot of colorful...
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Great Schools make a Great Jeffco
Please join me in voting yes on Jeffco Schools 5A and 5B. Together, the mill and bond will fund competitive wages to keep great teachers in Jeffco while also improving the classrooms in which they...
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Hippy with a “Y”
Jeffco mom Julie Barnett goes over materials for her daughter, Sadie, under the guidance of HIPPY home visitor Penny Roach. It turns out there are two kinds of hippies in the world. Some have long hair...
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Operation Surprise at Powderhorn Elementary
Powderhorn Elementary sixth-grade student Riley Donahue reacts as his big brother, Marine Pfc. Jacob Donahue, makes an unannounced visit to his classroom. It was a cold, drizzly October morning at...
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