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Leadership Profile, Chris Brecht: ‘Humble Leadership’ at the center of strategic plan implementation
Leadership Profile, Chris Brecht: ‘Humble Leadership’ at the center of strategic plan implementation

While it is true that often other strategic plans or educational trends have come and gone, the fact that the focus on this strategic plan is based on foundational best practices that produce significant outcomes for students makes it easier for educators to implement the practices now and into the future. Chris Brecht’s role as the Director of Strategic Initiatives now is to continue to push the institution forward.

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Platt students dive deep into climate policy, jobs and activism during day-long workshop
Platt students dive deep into climate policy, jobs and activism during day-long workshop

Only a couple weeks into the new semester, Boulder Valley School District students were already immersed in the challenges we face due to climate change and considering how they might take action.

During a special workshop, organized like a conference at Platt Middle School, groups of students from Platt, Centaurus and Fairview high schools moved from session to session over the course of a Thursday morning, learning about everything from climate-related careers and art to climate justice to the legislative process and how they can participate, by testifying.

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Business courses at Broomfield High earn students college credit, industry certifications, and most importantly, career exploration opportunities
Business courses at Broomfield High earn students college credit, industry certifications, and most importantly, career exploration opportunities

On a Tuesday in Kelly Walter’s Business classes at Broomfield High School, students collaborate in scavenger hunts relating to cognitive bias, open surprise miniature products to create marketing campaigns, pay simulated bills and balance mock bank accounts. You would never guess that these classes are only one week into a new semester.

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Newly unveiled renovations at Apex accelerate post-high school success
Newly unveiled renovations at Apex accelerate post-high school success

Students and staff at BVSD's Career and Technical Education Center, Apex (formerly Boulder TEC) returned from Winter Break to some more completed updates to their learning spaces, thanks to renovations provided by the Building for Student Success program. 

The Biomedical Sciences, Sports Medicine, Emergency Medical Technician, Criminal Justice and Teacher Academy programs are starting the second semester in larger, updated, professional-feeling new labs and classrooms. The renovated spaces feature settings for hands-on experiences and are designed to emulate the professional work environments that students will encounter when they move into careers.

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