News Coverage – Aurora Public Schools

The Sentinel: Hinkley gets $10,000 donation, surprise virtual visit with Broncos’ Drew Lock

Story excerpt: "Drew Lock graciously accepted an invitation to be on the sidelines for a Hinkley High School football game in the upcoming spring season. Whether or not the Denver Broncos quarterback’s schedule will allow him to actually join the … Read More

The Fresno Bee: Defund police in Fresno schools? This district kept cops and improved student outcomes

Story excerpt: "As debate grows over the use of armed police officers in Fresno Unified schools, a school district in Colorado with many similarities to Fresno appears to have found a middle ground between keeping police on campuses and improving … Read More

Denver7: Aurora Public Schools partners with new program to bring virtual reality to teacher development

Story excerpt: "Aurora Public Schools is using a unique virtual reality program to help teachers engage with students. The district is the first in Colorado to partner with Mursion, a virtual reality simulation for teacher development. The program allows teachers … Read More

AuroraTV: Aurora Public Schools Has Historic 2020 Graduation Rate

Story excerpt: "There are a lot of very proud parents in the Aurora Public Schools district and that's because 2020 was a historic graduation year despite the pandemic. Graduation definitely looked different last [summer] with masks and social distancing as … Read More

CBS4: Broncos Justin Simmons Leaving A Lasting Impact Off The Field

Story excerpt: "CBS4 is celebrating Black History Month by shining a light on black voices in our communities, and that includes athletes. Denver Bronco Justin Simmons has been working with local teens on addressing social justice in our community. When … Read More

Exchange Magazine: Early Beginnings Supports Teen Parents and Their Children

Story excerpt: "We all know how expensive it is to raise a child, but imagine how hard it is for parents who are only kids themselves. Currently, Colorado offers some of the nation’s most expensive infant care. Statistics show … Read More

AuroraTV: APS Teams Up with Comcast to Bridge the Digital Divide

Story excerpt: "Aurora Public Schools students are returning to in-person learning as part of a hybrid model. That means they'll also still be remote part of the time so technology is more important than ever. And since almost everyone has … Read More

The Sentinel: Aurora Public Schools ahead of game with COVID-19 testing of athletes and coaches

Story excerpt: "In about the time it takes to watch one of her 3-point shots travel to the hoop, Brianna Linnear got done with her COVID-19 test Jan. 10. The Rangeview senior girls basketball player walked out of the small … Read More

The Sentinel: Microbiology student from Aurora honored as top CSU grad

Story excerpt: "When Edlla-Beata Tetteh decided to pursue a degree in microbiology at Colorado State University, she had no idea how relevant her chosen field would become. The Aurora native and Gateway High School graduate was recognized as one of … Read More

The Sentinel: Comcast creating 20 WiFi hotspots across metro area to support online learning

Story excerpt: "Comcast will create 20 WiFi hotspots across the Aurora metro area by the end of the year in order to help connect low-income families to the internet when classrooms are closed because of the pandemic, the company announced … Read More

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