By Tyler Silvy, The Greeley Tribune | March 26, 2016 Take a look at Hernan Dominguez’s life: four advanced placement classes, involvement in everything from National Honor Society to Student Council and a part-time job at McDonald’s. It’s far from normal. In fact, it’s downright exceptional for a first-generation U.S. …
Ensuring Lakewood students get, and stay healthy
By Clarke Reader, Lakewood Sentinel | March 15, 2016 When Jamie Leeburg took over physical education at Dunstan Middle School in Lakewood, she brought a new technology-driven approach. Students in her class use pedometers and heart monitors to keep both themselves and Leeburg updated on their progress and growth. “The …
Colorado Springs school named one of the healthiest in state
By Debbie Kelly, The Gazette | March 10, 2016 Sand Creek Elementary has been recognized as a 2016 Healthy School Champion and has won the $1,000 Bronze Award for its efforts. As one of 43 schools in the state recognized as a healthy school champion, Sand Creek’s work was honored …
George Washington High student shares views on tolerance, inclusion and wearing a head scarf
By Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado | March 9, 2016 Haneen Badri, a senior at Denver’s George Washington High School, earned a standing ovation after a poignant speech last week in which she discussed the need for tolerance and inclusiveness in schools and society. Her parents, who are Sudanese and Egyptian, …
Thompson showcases learning through sharing
By Pamela Johnson, Reporter-Herald News | March 9, 2016 About 40 educational professionals from across the United States visited Loveland this week to learn about how local teachers are sharing lessons, best practices and ways to inspire learning within each student. This national demonstration day is the first in the …
Creating a Connected Community
By Dr. Dana T. Bedden, Getting Smart | March 5, 2016 Districts around the country are taking a variety of approaches to community engagement. In Colorado, for example, District 51 and Archuleta #50 JT school district use the Community Collaboration for School Innovation toolkit developed by The Colorado Department of …
Districts Score in Top 10 Statewide for Health and Wellness Efforts
By Teresa Ristow, Steamboat Today | February 28, 2016 Two rural Routt County school districts are being recognized for their efforts to promote health and wellness initiatives within schools. Both the Hayden School District and the South Routt School District announced last week they were among 43 small districts or …
Intermediate School Wins Colorado Health Award
By Carrie Click, Leadville Today | February 22, 2016 On February 17, the Colorado Education Initiative announced that Lake County Intermediate School (LCIS) in Leadville was being recognized for their success at creating a healthy school environment and implementing effective school health efforts. The Lake County School District (LCSD) confirmed …
Colorado Schools to be Honored for Creating Healthy School Cultures
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2016 WHAT: Annual Colorado Healthy Schools Summit Celebrates Student Health Success WHEN: Friday, March 4, from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. WHERE: Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place, Denver, 80202 Denver, Colorado — Colorado schools are creating supportive school environments by improving on student health and …
Welcome to the classroom of the future
By Dan Daru, Fox31 and CW2 | February 11, 2016 Welcome to the classroom of the future. It kind of looks the same. Sounds the same, too. But don’t judge a book by its cover. They call it NGL, next generation learning. “Next generation learning is shifting teacher and student …