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Colorado online public school students stay busy outside the “classroom”

 

The results of a new survey conducted by the Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families (CCCF) demonstrate that Colorado’s online students are active, engaged in their communities and find unique ways to fulfill their own interests away from a traditional brick-and-mortar school. Of students who participated in the survey about how they spend their time, 88 percent of these children who are enrolled in full-time virtual public schools spend at least one hour each day engaged in an extra-curricular activity outside the home. What’s more, 99 percent of the students who completed the survey socialize with peers at least one hour each day.

One hundred scholarships available for teachers seeking National Board certification

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.

CSU football coach releases statement about players accused of beating up fellow students

CSU football coach releases statement about players accused of beating up fellow students

“At this point, the three players reported to be involved in the incident over the weekend are indefinitely suspended from the football program. That means they are effectively no longer part of this team and will not take part in any football-related activity. We do not condone in any way, shape or form this type of behavior. It is completely unacceptable.

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks at DU tonight

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks at DU tonight

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice comes to the University of Denver (DU) Monday for a question and answer session with former U.S. Ambassador Christopher Hill, dean of DU’s Josef Korbel School of International Studies.

Faith Christian Academy students fight to win in Robotics Competition World Championships

Faith Christian Academy students fight to win in Robotics Competition World Championships

More than 10,000 student from 20 countries will do battle in the robot ring at the annual VEX Robotics World Championship on Friday, April 20th.

House debates bill to empower parents to turnaround low performing schools

A measure that would empower parents to turnaround low performing schools received preliminary approval today, despite vehement opposition from House Democrats.  

North Arvada Middle School students shadow Senator

Six students from North Arvada Middle School shadowed Senator Evie Hudak (D-Westminster) as a part of the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented’s Legislative Day at the Capitol.  This is the 13th year that the Colorado Association for Gifted and Talented has brought students from around the state to shadow a lawmaker for the day.  Eighth grade students Andreanna Brown, Andrew Efaw, Sarah Jones, Jacob Ogden, Laura Pott, and Devin Shutler were all selected by their school to spend the day at the capitol with Senator Hudak.