LaunchED Virtual Academy Fosters Strong Teacher-Student Connection in a Fully Online Learning Environment

At her kitchen table, junior Maya Juarez powers up her computer in preparation for a day of online classes with LaunchED Virtual Academy. As she logs into Schoology, the digital platform instantly connects Maya with her teachers and peers, demonstrating how technology forms personal connections for a more engaging learning experience. In the LaunchED virtual
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SVVSD seeks to make LaunchED Virtual Academy a multi-district online school

St. Vrain Valley is applying to the state to allow its K-12 LaunchED Virtual Academy to enroll students who live outside the school district’s boundaries. The State Board of Education is scheduled to vote on St. Vrain’s application to become a multi-district online school at its Wednesday meeting. District officials said the main reason they’re applying is
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Erie schools present third annual Hope and Gratitude Project

Highlands Elementary PTO and Soaring Heights PTO are organizing the third annual Hope and Gratitude Project from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday on Briggs Street in downtown Erie. The event features luminaries made by students and staff members from most of the elementary and middle schools in Erie. The project is an opportunity for them
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St. Vrain Valley Schools receives $125,000 from Google for P-TECH Program

St. Vrain Valley Schools will receive a $125,000 donation from Google to support the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program. St. Vrain Valley Schools will use the funds to help cover the cost of tuition, fees, technology and textbooks for FalconTECH students. FalconTECH was one of the first P-TECH programs launched in
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District Special Education Teacher Partnering with Special Olympics To Show Support for Inclusion

Mead High School’s Special Education Teacher Amber Vanzant is advocating for inclusion by participating in the worldwide “Spread the Word” t-shirt movement.  Ten years ago, the Special Olympics launched the Spread the Word campaign to stop the use of the “R” word and spread awareness about the need for inclusion for all. The campaign represents
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Be Extraordinary

St. Vrain Valley Schools offers a variety of extracurriculars and co-curricular opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students. These opportunities allow students to grow, learn, and develop long lasting life skills. To highlight some of the extraordinary activities that students are involved in outside of the classroom, we have launched “Be Extraordinary.” We have
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P-TEACH program recognized in top 7 in the nation

The St. Vrain Valley Schools P-TEACH program in partnership with the University of Colorado Denver was named among the top seven teacher preparation programs in the nation. On Thursday, school administrators hosted a collaborative learning event to share what makes the program unique. P-TEACH, or the Pathways to Teaching program, was launched in SVVSD in
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Legacy Elementary students work with local columnist to produce school newspaper

Eight fourth grade girls at Legacy Elementary School launched the first edition of the school newspaper this spring with the help of a local journalist. The newspaper, Legacy Lion Tales, was the result of a mentorship program with Longmont Times-Call columnist Betty Heath. Two students from each fourth grade class were chosen by their teachers
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Skyline High School Art Students Connect with Atria Seniors in Special Project

As part of their Capstone projects, art students from Skyline High School have launched special projects benefiting both students and the senior residents from Atria, a local senior living community. This unique activity serves a dual purpose: fostering community outreach and offering students a glimpse into the life of a working artist. Art Teacher Carolyn
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