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District 51 School of Choice notifications go out today
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (156+ words) District 51 School of Choice notifications go out today'kjct8.com District 51 accepted applications earlier this month, allowing families to select schools that best fit their priorities and the education of their children. Parents are required to notify the district of their…...
Caprock Academy receives $50,000 grant for security upgrades
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (166+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -Caprock Academy has implemented new security measures using a $50,000 grant from the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District. The school purchased new radios for staff, added more AEDs around campus and expanded security camera coverage. Officials…...
AI in Schools: How many teachers, students embrace artificial intelligence as education tool
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (912+ words) (InvestigateTV) " Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, pushing the boundaries of technology and integrating into many parts of daily life, including the classroom. A report from the nonprofit Center for Democracy and Technology found that during the 2024-25 school year, 85 percent of…...
What is School of Choice Week and why is it relevant in Colorado?
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (331+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - A new national survey shows 60% of U.S. parents say they are likely to consider finding a new school for at least one of their children in 2026. To help families explore their options, 36 schools in the Grand Junction…...
Mesa County Libraries to discontinue Hoopla digital service
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (123+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) " Mesa County Libraries announced plans to discontinue its Hoopla digital collection, citing rising costs and budget limitations. Library officials said the Hoopla platform was costing about twice as much as other digital services such as Libby....
Eureka McConnell Science Museum launches fuTÚros program for Latino students
1+ week, 6+ day ago (195+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) -The Eureka McConnell Science Museum has launched fuT'ros, a new program designed to empower Latino high school students in the Grand Valley. The program will serve 25 bilingual students from high schools in Grand Junction, Fruita and…...
‘Internet Safety’ class being offered at Mesa County Libraries
1+ week, 6+ day ago (144+ words) Internet Safety" class being offered at Mesa County Libraries'KJCT GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) " If you"re concerned about fraud, scams or identity theft while browsing online, Mesa County Libraries is offering free classes this month to help residents stay safe....
Car restoration program turns youth passion into automotive careers
1+ week, 6+ day ago (80+ words) Car restoration program turns youth passion into automotive careers'KJCT Car restoration program turns youth passion into automotive careers Delta County High School, one of 14 Colorado schools placed in lockdown after phone threats Your home has high radon levels, now what?...
Delta High School one of 14 Colorado schools placed in lockdown after phone threats
2+ week, 6+ min ago (119+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) " 14 Colorado schools were placed in lockdown Wednesday morning after receiving threats over the phone, according to the Colorado Information Analysis Center. State officials said none of the threats were found to be credible. Delta High School…...
Delta County High School, one of 14 Colorado schools placed in lockdown after phone threats
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (93+ words) CASA is seeking additional volunteers to support the more than 60 children who are still waiting to be matched with an advocate. Delta County High School, one of 14 Colorado schools placed in lockdown after phone threats Pet of the Week: Grozer…...