Technology often outpaces policy, and that’s where we stand with artificial intelligence (AI) in public schools. By the time today’s kindergarteners graduate in 2037, AI literacy will be essential for entering the workforce — ready or not, the technology is already here.In May 2023, a 71-page report from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of […]
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RFSD embarks on journey toward equity and diversity
The quest for equity and diversity has taken center stage in a pivotal moment for the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD). With a student body of 60% Latino students, the district confronts significant challenges in fostering an inclusive educational landscape. A resolution passed at the April 10 Board of Education meeting marks the beginning of […]
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Escuelas Roaring Fork, largos (y productivos) meses de invierno
En las escuelas, enero y febrero parecen los meses más largos del año. La frescura del otoño se ha desvanecido. Las vacaciones de primavera parecen lejanas. Junio bien podría ser dentro de 12 meses. Bromeamos diciendo que hemos llegado al “día número 45 de enero”, o quizás a la “sexta semana de febrero”. Estos meses […]
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Distrito escolar de Roaring Fork discute el nuevo plan de estudios de educación sexual
Por Halle ZanderTraducción por Global Language Services El comité de bienestar del distrito escolar de Roaring Fork se reunió el 16 de enero para debatir su nuevo plan de estudios de salud “3R”, que significa derechos, respeto y responsabilidad (por sus siglas en inglés). La junta escolar aprobó el plan de estudios de sexualidad humana […]
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Basalt Report: Crunch time for construction
This week, Council convened to discuss the latest with RFTA ridership, the success of mental health programs in Basalt schools and what construction remains this year as part of the Midland Avenue Streetscape project. To begin, Councilor Ryan Slack acknowledged a great final Sunday Market, while Mayor Bill Kane presented a brief RFTA update. While […]
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RFSD Board adopts controversial health curriculum
The debate over a comprehensive health and human sexuality curriculum to be taught at Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) schools ended on May 24 with the Board of Education’s unanimous approval. The curriculum was recommended by Chief of Student and Family Services Anna Cole and her team. The decision came after weeks of vigorous discourse […]
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Hot topics at RFSD: Health curriculum and superintendent housing
On May 9, a discussion over the proposed adoption of a comprehensive health and human sexuality curriculum brought community members to Carbondale’s district offices to voice both concerns and support to the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education. Over a dozen speakers voiced concerns during the public comment portion of the meeting, and […]
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‘Gender toolkit’ addresses inclusion confusion at RFSD
Rumors of an anti-LGBTQIA+ protest at the Sept. 28 Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) board meeting never came to fruition. What happened instead was a standing-room-only crowd, respectfully listening and contributing to public feedback on the district’s presentation of their “Toolkit for Supporting Transgender & Gender Expansive/Nonconforming Students.” Known informally as the gender toolkit, it […]
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Carbondale Report: Local youth direct trustees
Prior to a regular work session, Carbondale’s Board of Town Trustees took the time to hear from youth representing 10 local classrooms, clubs and teams. To help allocate nicotine tax funds, the youngsters shared lived experience with their town government, displaying annotated maps identifying places where they feel safe, welcome, active and otherwise. Among their […]