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School district officials say that they could introduce drug-sniffing dogs as early as this spring. They’ve got a general idea of how the system will work, but the practice could leave the school district vulnerable to lawsuits.
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The Summit School District improperly removed a specific type of class, co-taught by a general education teacher and a special education teacher, from the special education plans of ninth grade students “without regard for those students’ individualized needs,” according to a recent ruling by the Colorado Department of Education.
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Aspen School District officials are trying to lessen classroom distractions caused by cellphones. Most students think new restrictions are unnecessary, while some value technology breaks. But it’s unclear how these kinds of policies affect students suffering from smartphone addiction.
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The Roaring Fork School District’s board announced on Tuesday that Dr. Cole, who has been serving as interim superintendent since the fall of 2023, is their sole finalist for the superintendent position. The district will engage in contract negotiations with Dr. Cole before she can officially step into the role.
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School districts in the Roaring Fork Valley made lots of news this week from Aspen to Newcastle. Halle Zander has the latest on superintendent turnover, recall elections, and smartphone policies.
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An international project combines art with community dinners in an effort to address hunger and food insecurity. The Aspen iteration features bowls painted by local students.
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The coalition organizing for Tony May’s recall had 400 more valid signatures than required by law. Following a 15-day protest period, May will have 5 days to resign or trigger a recall election, which would take place in May at the earliest.
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Baugh announced on Wednesday that he’s been offered the position of Executive Director of the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club. The Board of Education will evaluate the next steps to hire his successor at a meeting on March 6.
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The federal government has launched a new behavioral health call line for students and staff at tribal schools across the U.S., including dozens in the Mountain West.
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After a series of parent forums and student feedback sessions, school district staff have decided to implement drug-sniffing K-9 units at its schools, pending development of a formal plan. The drug prevention strategy has come under criticism for its lack of evidence in curbing student drug use.
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Roaring Fork School District hosted a series of community forums in January to discuss potential substance use prevention strategies with families. Some ideas drew skepticism from youth development and harm reduction experts.
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A teacher at a public school near Houston has a secret classroom bookshelf largely made up of challenged titles. Many of the books deal with race, sex and gender.