Denver Post Editorial Board Hammers Jeffco School Board

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by: Colorado Pols

UPDATE: Students in Jefferson County are organizing their own protests against the School Board. From the Denver Post:

Dozens of Evergreen High School students walked out of their morning classes on Monday and car pooled to the Jefferson County School Administration Building to protest what they see as the school board's attempt to censor advanced history curriculum.

"I want honesty in my classroom," the students said in a letter presented to Superintendent Dan McMinimee, who spoke with four student representatives, and the board. "Teachers want honesty in the classroom."

The protest followed a teacher sick out that closed two schools last week. Schools were back open on Monday despite rumors that educators might not show again. Students said similar protests are planned for the rest of the week.

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With backlash against the right-wing Jefferson County School Board continuing to grow, the editorial board of the Denver Post weighs in today about efforts by the board to make specific curriculum changes to history classes hat would basically ignore, well, history:

Whatever their purpose, the guidelines, if adopted, would give the impression that the board seeks a narrow, upbeat and even propagandistic curriculum instead of the broad and even-handed approach that is best.

The pursuit of a first-rate curriculum by the district is a worthy goal. If the board wants to appoint a committee to examine current offerings, so be it. But don't taint the process with language that hints at an ulterior and non-academic agenda.

8 thoughts on “Denver Post Editorial Board Hammers Jeffco School Board”

JeffcoBlue says:

September 22, 2014 at 1:43 pm

I will write the first check for a bonafide recall campaign against these yahoos.

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DawnPatrol says:

September 22, 2014 at 2:32 pm

Put me down for check #2, with more to follow.

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Miss Jane says:

September 22, 2014 at 2:36 pm

I wish they hadn't tabled it, where is the fun in that? They were awesomely overstepping. And I'll write a check for a recall, as well. But it would be a lot more fun if there was something closer to an actual book burning, and easier to get these petty authoritarians out.

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1. Early Worm says:
  
  September 22, 2014 at 2:47 pm
  
  I agree Miss Jane. I hope the nuts are not cowed by the Post editorial. They need to move forward with the ill-conceived plan. It gets much more attention than the other stupid stuff they have done. This could be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
  
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BlueCat says:

September 22, 2014 at 3:15 pm

How do you feel about outside money? I'll write a check and I don't even live in Jeffco.

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DawnPatrol says:

September 22, 2014 at 3:16 pm

RISE UP Jefferson County, and smash your racist Teabag oppressors!

Douglas County — you're next!

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ohwilleke says:

September 22, 2014 at 4:25 pm

Not so long ago, suburbs like Jefferson County and Douglas County made quality schools a leading reason to move there. These days, conservative school boards have deeply undermined both school districts and with them, the desirability of their neighborhoods and their real estate values. Query how long it will be before people who want good schools for their children will rise up against school board members who see the post as one from which to forward a political agenda?

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mamajama55 says:

September 23, 2014 at 2:18 pm

More students walking out at Pomona High School…

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