This is an open space for parents, staff, students, and neighbors across Jefferson County to think out loud together about public education. Some posts celebrate the quiet, everyday work happening in our classrooms; others wrestle with the hardest questions a community can face. All of them are an invitation to join the conversation.
An open letter to Jeffco parents, staff, students, and community members. On April 20, 1999, our community was shaken by the shooting at Columbine High School that took thirteen lives and injured twenty-one students and staff. Twenty years on, this is a reflection on grief, resilience, and the promise we owe every child who walks through our doors.
Read moreThis week, Evergreen High School held its graduation at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Teacher Chad Mott delivered a speech to the graduates — a message of hope, of confidence in this next generation, and of optimism that tomorrow can be better than today.
Read moreI had planned to write about Teacher Appreciation Week and the good news that comes out of our schools every single day. Then things changed. This week we are reeling again from another school shooting — this time in a community right next to ours — and safety cannot wait.
Read moreThe Colorado legislature has gaveled out for the year. The 2019 session brought several real positives for our schools, and we're grateful to the legislators who put in the time on education policy. Here's a look at what it means for Jeffco students and families.
Read moreI make a habit of dropping into classrooms to talk with staff and students. The conversations are brief, but they keep me connected to the learning happening across our schools — and to the people who make it happen, often without any recognition at all.
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