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Oakley ascends in district that educated her, sharing a national spotlight at a critical time
When you grow up to become a leader in your own community, it’s a community accomplishment. That’s what Whitney Oakley is learning.…

Ep. 3 | ‘I Am Seen’ – How do we make school equitable and inclusive?
We are Donnell Cannon and Jenny O’Meara, two passionate educators. Welcome to Season 2 of The Hummingbird Stories. This season, we’re asking the question: What does an extraordinary education look like for every student?…

Perspective | How government chipped away at child poverty
Child poverty dropped dramatically. The number of children without health insurance declined by nearly 4 million. Government assistance pulled 45.4 million people out of poverty.…
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Here is your playlist for the weekend courtesy of Superintendent Jeff McDaris, our mountain philosopher.
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Take a few minutes. Watch this spoken word poetry by a teacher for us all. "Feel what I feel, see what I see," he asks.... Read the rest