Jeffco Public Schools
Coverage of Jeffco Public Schools in the Nexus archive.
- $135 million tax increase pitched as a solution for Jeffco Public Schools’ budget gap
Jeffco Public Schools is considering a $135 million tax increase to address a budget gap, with proposed funds allocated for teacher salaries, career and technical education, technology, and safety upgrades. The tax would raise property taxes by $3.58 monthly per $100,000 of a home's value, but the district faces challenges including declining enrollment, aging population, and skepticism over past spending. A November ballot measure could lead to deeper cuts like school closures or layoffs if rejected.
- Inside two Title IX investigations in Colorado that reflect a ‘new way of doing business’ under Trump
Two Title IX investigations in Colorado under the Trump administration highlight a shift in enforcement practices, including reduced in-depth interviews and untested interpretations of policies. Denver Public Schools faced a probe over all-gender bathrooms, while Jeffco Public Schools was threatened with losing federal funds over boys' names on girls' sports rosters, which the district attributed to non-athletes.
- Trump administration gives Jeffco 10 days to change policies or risk losing federal funding
The Trump administration has given Jeffco Public Schools 10 days to revise policies on transgender students or face losing federal funding. The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights cited Title IX violations, including allowing 61 boys on girls' sports rosters, while Jeffco claims compliance with Colorado anti-discrimination law. The district warns it could lose over $90 million in funding.
- District says 61 boys the Trump administration found on girls’ sports rosters were mascots, managers
Jeffco Public Schools claims 61 boys listed on girls’ sports rosters were mascots or managers, not athletes, after the Trump administration’s Office for Civil Rights accused the district of violating Title IX. The district disputes the OCR’s findings, stating its policies align with Colorado law, which conflicts with the federal interpretation of Title IX.
- List: See which Colorado colleges offer guaranteed admission to some high school graduates
Colorado colleges and universities are forming direct admissions agreements with school districts to guarantee automatic admission for high school graduates meeting specific GPA requirements. These partnerships aim to reduce college application stress, encourage in-state attendance, and improve access for low-income students, with varying eligibility criteria across institutions.
- Colorado middle schooler says she was barred from reading pro-life poem in class
A 13-year-old Colorado middle school student claims her pro-life slam poem was banned from a class presentation assignment at Drake Middle School because it was deemed "too political," despite meeting all assignment criteria. The student's mother contested the decision, arguing the teacher had presented other political topics in class. The incident was shared on social media by the Libs of TikTok account.