Jenna Sampson
Science and Environmental Journalist at Freelance
Freedom of the Hills. Freelancer covering education, local news and whatever else is calling.
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3 weeks ago |
boulderreportinglab.org | Jenna Sampson |Stacy Feldman
Dozens of families packed Boulder City Council chambers on May 1 in support of a homeschool program called Sage that had operated quietly for decades but recently shut down after being flagged for code violations. The city said it received two complaints in February from community members raising concerns about unsafe, unpermitted buildings and the operation of an unlicensed school. In response, the city visited the site and confirmed the violations.
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1 month ago |
boulderreportinglab.org | Jenna Sampson |Stacy Feldman
As the Trump administration executes its broad plan to reverse diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices across U.S. institutions, K–12 education has emerged as the next battleground. This shift comes after institutions like CU Boulder cut or renamed DEI departments out of fear of losing federal funds. Now, public schools — including those in Colorado — face similar threats.
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2 months ago |
boulderreportinglab.org | Jenna Sampson |Stacy Feldman
Did Yeva Smilianska get behind the wheel knowingly impaired, causing her to recklessly endanger lives on the road and kill 17-year-old up-and-coming cycling champion Magnus White? That was the central question a jury deliberated after a five-day trial at the Boulder County Justice Center last week. After about seven hours, the verdict came back: guilty. For the White family, however, the trial brought little solace.
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2 months ago |
boulderreportinglab.org | Jenna Sampson |Stacy Feldman
The message appeared on Snapchat last Wednesday: A student allegedly warned classmates not to come to school the following Monday, March 17. The vague but ominous threat spread quickly among Summit Middle School students, setting off a wave of anxiety among parents who, in the absence of clear information from officials, were left to piece together details on their own.
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2 months ago |
boulderreportinglab.org | Jenna Sampson |Stacy Feldman
Their claims have been denied. Their appeals have led to more frustration. And the process for holding staff accountable is often unclear. A growing group of BVSD parents says they’ve struggled to get meaningful responses after reporting what they believe to be bullying and discrimination against their children.
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