A Mindful Mission: Social-Emotional Learning in Schools and Beyond
Studies show that when students are more emotionally grounded and supported, they are able to engage more effectively with their learning. That’s the charge behind social-emotional learning (SEL), rolling out in academic and after-school programs around the country.
Religious Schools Offer Impressive Educational Opportunities for Students of All Faiths
While the decision to pursue a faith-based education often stems from a family’s existing belief system, some families choose religious schools because of their high quality, academic rigor, small student-teacher ratios, and commitment to parental involvement.
Science and Tech: Opens the World to Students
With increased access to equipment, curriculum and online availability, students are being provided with more tools than ever before to help them answer why the world works the way it does.
Untold Story: How Waldorf Education Prepares Students for the Online World
Joshua Berman has been teaching Cyber Civics at Shining Mountain Waldorf School for two years and the response from students and parents is thick with appreciation that we are helping students learn these skills.
Q&A: Classical Education: A Renaissance in Public Education
To learn more about Classical Education and its benefits to children, we reached out to Joseph R. Mehsling, executive director at Twin Peaks Classical Academy in Longmont and Brigette Modglin, founding family member and board member at Summit Classical Academy in Broomfield.
Montessori Method and Child Development
We checked in with Harry Donahue, Head of School at Mountain Shadows Montessori School in Boulder, to properly understand the origins of Montessori and why it’s such a benefit to the kids in that learning environment.
Back to School Shoes : Style & Comfort
With the kids going back to school, it’s time to purchase new school shoes. Here’s some awesome options from Brown’s Shoe Fit in Longmont.
Helping Kids Stay Cool, Calm and Collected
Whether your child is exposed to the news of yet another school shooting, is entering a transition year — such as going to kindergarten, middle school, or high school — or is just nervous about starting a new school year, it’s more important than ever to support them with coping skills.
Child Find Offers Resources for Families to Intervene in Early Childhood
If a parent believes a child has any sort of learning or educational disability they can set up a free evaluation by the Child Find Team to determine if they qualify for services.
From the Superintendent: Adams 12 Five Star Schools – New School Year, New Opportunities
Competitive sports in grades 6 through 8 and expanded career and technical education opportunities among the new additions
From the Superintendent: St. Vrain Valley School District – Unprecedented Levels of Student Achievement and Success
As we prepare to begin the 2022-2023 school year, we have so much to celebrate across our community. At no other time in our history have we seen such unprecedented levels of achievement across all of our schools, and we plan to carry that momentum and acceleration into the new school year.
From the Superintendent: Boulder Valley School District – Ensuring EVERY Student Soars
Every new school year is filled with opportunity. I am exceptionally excited to not only welcome students and staff back to class this fall, but to see what they accomplish during the 2022-2023 school year.
Cyber Safety Checklist For Students
Even though remote learning isn’t the rule of the day, going online is still a big part of the school experience. Here are some easy methods you can use to keep your student’s online interactions safe
Extracurricular Activities: Educating a Child is About So Much More Than What Happens in a Classroom
Learning about the world means connecting with experiences and engagement that doesn’t always take place in the confines of a school building.
Making Music: Time, Tunes and True Grit
Sean Kemp teaches music to students from morning to night at Flagstaff Academy in Longmont. Sondra Blanchard juggles over 1,000 musical instruments students can rent at HB Woodsongs in Boulder. At Classical Tones in Broomfield, Alena Kamchatna works with all age levels from 5 years old to college bound. Ask any of them why they work so hard to teach music to young people and they will answer as Sean does: “Because it’s worth it.”
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From the Superintendent: Adams 12 Five Star Schools – New School Year, New Opportunities
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As we prepare to begin the 2022-2023 school year, we have so much to celebrate across our community. At no other time in our history have we seen such unprecedented levels of achievement across all of our schools, and we plan to carry that momentum and acceleration...

From the Superintendent: Boulder Valley School District – Ensuring EVERY Student Soars
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