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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.

Archaeology Everywhere: Forest Service and Dos Rios Elementary School

Dos Rios Elementary School’s fifth grade classes are teaming with archaeologists from the Pawnee National Grassland to provide an unforgettable archaeological experience inside and out of the classroom.

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.  

Colorado again called to Washington to share education insights

Colorado’s state education officials are becoming a regular feature recently in Washington, D.C., being called to explain the state’s nationally recognized reform system. Now, the State Board of Education’s Chairman Bob Schaffer has been requested to testify in front of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce on two bill proposals.