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kjct8.com > 01/29/2026 > district-51-school-choice-notifications-go-out-today

District 51 School of Choice notifications go out today

District 51 School of Choice notifications go out today1+ 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…...

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kjct8.com > 01/29/2026 > caprock-academy-receives-50000-grant-security-upgrades

Caprock Academy receives $50,000 grant for security upgrades

Caprock Academy receives $50,000 grant for security upgrades7+ 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…...

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kjct8.com > 01/28/2026 > ai-schools-how-many-teachers-students-embrace-artificial-intelligence-education-tool

AI in Schools: How many teachers, students embrace artificial intelligence as education tool

AI in Schools: How many teachers, students embrace artificial intelligence as education tool7+ 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…...

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kjct8.com > 01/27/2026 > what-is-school-choice-week-why-is-it-relevant-colorado

What is School of Choice Week and why is it relevant in Colorado?

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…...

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kjct8.com > 01/26/2026 > mesa-county-libraries-discontinue-hoopla-digital-service

Mesa County Libraries to discontinue Hoopla digital service

Mesa County Libraries to discontinue Hoopla digital service2+ 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....

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kjct8.com > 01/15/2026 > eureka-mcconnell-science-museum-launches-futros-program-latino-students

Eureka McConnell Science Museum launches fuTÚros program for Latino students

Eureka McConnell Science Museum launches fuTÚros program for Latino students1+ 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…...

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kjct8.com > 01/15/2026 > internet-safety-class-being-offered-mesa-county-libraries

‘Internet Safety’ class being offered at Mesa County Libraries

‘Internet Safety’ class being offered at Mesa County Libraries1+ 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....

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kjct8.com > video > 01/13/2026 > car-restoration-program-turns-youth-passion-into-automotive-careers

Car restoration program turns youth passion into automotive careers

Car restoration program turns youth passion into automotive careers1+ 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?...

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kjct8.com > 01/15/2026 > delta-county-high-school-one-14-colorado-schools-placed-lockdown-after-phone-threats

Delta High School one of 14 Colorado schools placed in lockdown after phone threats

Delta High School one of 14 Colorado schools placed in lockdown after phone threats2+ 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…...

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kjct8.com > video > 01/15/2026 > delta-county-high-school-one-14-colorado-schools-placed-lockdown-after-phone-threats

Delta County High School, one of 14 Colorado schools placed in lockdown after phone threats

Delta County High School, one of 14 Colorado schools placed in lockdown after phone threats2+ 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…...