Aurora School Board Analyzes Ninth-Grade Academic Progress and Plans New Assessment Strategy

Overview: The recent Aurora School Board meeting focused on addressing significant academic challenges and adopting new assessment tools to enhance student performance. Key discussions revolved around progress measures targeting equity in ninth-grade education, particularly for Black and Hispanic/Latinx students, and the implementation of the STAR assessment to replace the current I Ready assessment for high school students. The board also touched upon strategic planning for future educational interventions and effective community engagement through surveys.

Aurora School Board Grapples with Mission and Vision Statements Amid Contract Discrepancies

Overview: At a recent Aurora School Board meeting, members focused on crafting mission and vision statements to guide the district’s future, while also confronting financial discrepancies tied to a contract with the Council of Great City Schools. These two issues dominated the session.

Cherry Creek School District 5 Board Meeting Addresses Health Services, Literacy Goals, and SEL Initiatives.

Overview: The recent Cherry Creek School District 5 Board meeting delved into significant initiatives centered on student health services, literacy goals, and social-emotional learning (SEL) integration. Key discussions included the expansion of health services, mental health support, and efforts to uphold educational equity through literacy and SEL programs.

Aurora School Board Grapples with Funding Challenges Amid Community Engagement Efforts

Overview: The Aurora School Board meeting centered on significant challenges facing the district, including ongoing education funding issues and the effectiveness of community engagement strategies. Discussions highlighted the need for innovative solutions to address financial shortfalls and improve communication with the community.

Cherry Creek School District 5 Board Tackles Funding Challenges and Celebrates Student Achievements.

Overview: The recent Cherry Creek School District 5 Board meeting focused on critical funding challenges, especially concerning special education, while celebrating the achievements of multilingual and gifted students. The board highlighted the impressive performance of students on statewide assessments, discussed the ongoing challenges in equitable funding, and addressed the rising enrollment in special education programs.