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Poll by Keating Research Reveals 2.5-to-1 Support for Assessments to Understand Learning Loss Denver, Colorado— A recent poll by Keating Research finds that 62% of voters, including 66% of parents with kids in K-12, support conducting a statewide assessment to understand student learning loss. Keating Research was one of the few pollsters in the country…
Mejorar el apoyo a la salud mental en las escuelas es el enfoque de OurTurn, una organización de activismo juvenil dirigida por estudiantes, están testificando el lunes 11 de enero durante la reunión del Comité Asesor de Presupuestos. Cuando sólo hay 1 trabajador social por cada 250 estudiantes y 1 psicólogo por cada 700 estudiantes, a los estudiantes que buscan apoyo de salud mental en las escuelas a menudo se les pide que recurren a maestros, asesores o miembros del personal no calificados.
A+ Colorado is collaborating with DPS to learn more about how COVID-19 has impacted student decisions to attend or remain in post-secondary schools. We are looking for parents, guardians, and families who are interested in participating in either a one-hour focus group or a 90-minute individual interview. A full description of the study can be found…
It is undeniable that lost instructional time related to the events of 2020 will impact students, the question is – how much?
Good morning! We hope that in the midsts of serving the state of Colorado and our students, you’ll be able to get out and enjoy the golden leaves during this first week of fall. In this week’s Stay Sharp newsletter, you can find: A conversation with ALG and TEN about the challenges students are facing…
Tuesday evening, 60+ of you joined us, FaithBridge and Transform Education Now during the “Education Justice Now” webinar, about providing access to experts for families and education organizations serving students. Thank you to the panelists: – Virginia Wilson-Cobble from the U.S. Office for Civil Rights – Jessica Howard, ACLU of Colorado – Kate Gerald, Education Law Offices The conversation highlighted ways parents/guardians can navigate the educational…
Good morning during this snowy, short week. The A+ team in collaboration with FaithBridge and Transform Education Now would like to personally invite you to a free, virtual event we’re hosting next week. The “Education Justice Now” webinar on September 15th from 7-8 p.m., will provide access to experts for families and education organizations serving students. Focused around the question “what are…
As September is officially underway, students and educators have begun the most unconventional school year they’ll likely face in their lifetimes. As teachers navigate the terrain of delivering online instruction and district leadership navigates challenging decisions on reopening plans; A+ Colorado is committed to providing you with news and resources throughout this semester. In this…
It’s been a pivotal week throughout the education ecosystem as the majority of public schools throughout Colorado have returned for the 2020-21 school year. This is poised to be one of the most challenging semesters for educators, administrators and families alike. A+ Colorado will continue to keep our readers in the know on the latest…
Colorado students have begun what will be an unconventional school year. Teachers and school leaders continue to demonstrate adaptability as they return to school, with some schools being fully online, others pursuing hybrid models, and some in-person learning throughout the centennial state. This week’s Stay Sharp newsletter includes a tool that has monitored 22 Colorado…