Douglas County Topic Indexes
Historic Schools: Pre-1958 schools in Douglas County.
Elementary and Pre-Schools: after 1958.
Junior High and Middle Schools: after 1958.
High Schools: after 1958.
Charter Schools: after 1958.
Schools
“Douglas County Teacher Certification Test Participants.” 1903 – 1924.
Undated Maps of Douglas County Schools.
Douglas County Historic Resources Map Guide, n.d. “Schools.” p. 38-41.
“Hiring the School Marm.” The Parker Press, [Turning Back the Leaves].
“Students will face longer walks after budget cut efforts.” Douglas County News-Press, n.d.
“Commissioner ‘frustrated’ over lack of direction by school officials.” Douglas County News-Press, n.d.
“School board considers cuts.” Douglas County News-Press, n.d.
“Schools face $3.7 million deficit.” Douglas County News-Press, n.d.
“District reminds students of dress code.” Douglas County News-Press, n.d.
1880 - 1889
“Schools Superintendent’s Annual Report.” Castle Rock Journal, September 5, 1883.
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“Notice to School Boards.” Castle Rock Journal, July 28, 1886.
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“Notice to School Boards.” Castle Rock Journal, April 20, 1887.
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“Schools.” Castle Rock Journal, July 4, 1888.
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“General School Fund.” Castle Rock Journal, July 4, 1888.
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“General School Fund.” Castle Rock Journal, July 3, 1889.
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1890 - 1899
“Examination.” Castle Rock Journal, August 10, 1892.
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“The School Election.” Castle Rock Journal, May 9, 1894.
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“The School Year.” Castle Rock Journal, May 28, 1897.
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“Apportionment of General School Fund …” Castle Rock Journal, July 2, 1897.
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“The School Year.” Castle Rock Journal, September 2, 1898.
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“School Assignments.” Castle Rock Journal, September 2, 1898.
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“General School Fund.” Castle Rock Journal, January 20, 1899.
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1900 - 1909
“Tax Levy for 1906.”
1910 – 1919
“Schools Brought Under One Management.” Record Journal of Douglas County, June 16, 1919.
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1920 - 1929
“Hope to Cut Cost of School Bus Transport.” Record Journal of Douglas County, January 13, 1922.
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1930 – 1939
“School Election will be held on May 3rd.” Record Journal of Douglas County, April 16, 1937.
“Douglas County Community Ass’n Holds Meeting.” Record Journal of Douglas County, October 1, 1937.
1940 - 1949
“School Census is Greatest Since 1942.” Record Journal of Douglas County, June 28, 1946.
1950 – 1951
“District No. 40 Votes Bond Issue.” Record Journal of Douglas County, June 8, 1951.
1960 – 1961
“School Board Election Tues.” The Parker Press, April 27, 1967.
“Douglas County Teachers’ Salaries.” Douglas County News, September 14, 1967.
“Douglas County’s Early High Schools.” Douglas County News, May 29, 1969. [ Walk With Our Pioneers]
“Douglas County’s Earliest Schools.” Douglas County News, June 12, 1969. [Walk With Our Pioneers]
“D. C. School News.” Douglas County News, July 3, 1969.
“School News.” Douglas County News, August 14, 1969.
1970 – 1979
“Walk With Our Pioneers.” Douglas County News, July 27, 1972.
Douglas County School District Re. 1. “Re-1 School District 3487.” September 6, 1972.
“From the past.” Parker Press, November 21, 1975.
“School Board drops Jr. High games admission, discuss audit.” Douglas County News, October 6, 1977.
"The Desk Set.” The Express, September 20, 1978.
“Caution: 76 school buses run daily.” The Express, October 4, 1978.
“Oh, those unwritten pages.” The Express, 1979.
“School board to finalize new school boundaries next week.” Douglas County News-Press, July 31, 1979.
1980 - 1989
“School Board Meeting Jan. 6.” The Express, January 14, 1981.
“By 1890 county had 23 schoolhouses for students.” Douglas County News-Press, May 5, 1983. [Turning Back the Leaves]
“Outstanding Douglas County teachers recognized at dinner.” Douglas County News-Press, May 5, 1983.
“Early day county schools maintained rigid schedule.” Douglas County News-Press, July 20, 1983. [Turning Back the Leaves].
“Enrollment climbs 8.2%.” The Denver Post, September 5, 1984.
“Voters to decide $36 million school bond issue.” The Denver Post, October 3, 1984.
“Schools’ funding endorsed.” The Denver Post, October 17, 1984.
“County has to add bus routes.” The Denver Post, November 28, 1984.
“Douglas County teachers to get 6.1% pay hike in ’85 pact.” The Denver Post, December 19, 1984.
“Schools may take home-study case to court.” The Denver Post, April 3, 1985.
“Impressive display traces history of county schools.” Douglas County News-Press, August 1, 1985.
Douglas County School District. “Welcome to Douglas County Schools!” September 27, 1985. [brochure]
“Douglas County lays cornerstone in plan for year-round schools.” The Denver Post, December 16, 1985.
“Students face public service requirement.” Douglas County News-Press, March 23, 1989.
“School board approves graduation requirements.” Douglas County News-Press, April 6, 1989.
“Students generally support public service requirement.” Douglas County News-Press, April 7, 1989.
“County needs a new junior high, three elementary schools.” Douglas County News-Press, May 18, 1989.
“Service that serves.” Douglas County News-Press, September 27, 1989.
“School vote Nov. 7.” Highlands Ranch Herald, November 1, 1989.
“DC school board OKs junior high, elementary sites.” Highlands Ranch Herald, November 29, 1989.
1990 – 1999
Douglas County School District Re. 1. “District Improvement Plan.” 1990 – 1991.
“Service program left hanging.” Douglas County News-Press, February 22, 1990.
O'Connell, Dr. Richard. “Dear Douglas County Parent.” August 20, 1990.
“2,200 students return to Ranch traditional-year schools for 1990 – 91.” Highlands Ranch Herald, August 22, 1990.
“Enrollment far above predictions.” Highlands Ranch Herald, September 12, 1990.
O'Connell, Dr. Richard. “School District 1991 Budget Statement.” September 28, 1990.
“School committee to review options for dealing with boom in students.” Douglas County News-Press, February 7, 1991.
“Schools’ student enrollment soars again.” Douglas County News-Press, September 5, 1991.
“School district will move to merit pay plan.” Douglas County News-Press, October 18, 1991.
“District has less revenue, spends more on students.” Douglas County News-Press, February 7, 1992.
“School district looks at possibility of new type of teachers.” Douglas County News-Press, February 22, 1992.
“School district faces budget shortfall.” Douglas County News-Press, April 17, 1992.
“School board amends, OKs ‘values’.” Douglas County News-Press, April 23, 1992.
“District looking at ‘outcome-based’ classes.” Douglas County News-Press, May 1, 1992.
“State law will cut school deficit some.” Douglas County News-Press, May 8, 1992.
“Douglas wants $65 million school bond.” Rocky Mountain News, May 11, 1992.
“Teachers say kids suffer if music cut.” Douglas County News-Press, May 13, 1992.
“County’s hearing on impact fees is on Wednesday.” Douglas County News-Press, May 19, 1992.
”School board raises possibility of asking for a ban on building.” Douglas County News-Press, May 22, 1992.
“Castle Rock sets its schedule for reviewing school impact fees.” Douglas County News-Press, May 22, 1992.
“School officials blast authors of flier on proposed impact fee.” Douglas County News-Press, May 22, 1992.
“Union official says it did not have a role in music teacher cuts.” Douglas County News-Press, May 23, 1992.
“School district needs to be economical.” Douglas County News-Press, May 23, 1992.
“School district eyes ‘family center’.” Douglas County News-Press, May 27, 1992.
“School official lists reasons for county impact fee.” Douglas County News-Press, June 2, 1992.
“Task force formed on building schools.” Douglas County News-Press, June 3, 1992.
“Douglas schools, teachers back agreement; new hires planned.” Rocky Mountain News, June 4, 1992.
“Salary agreement will allow district to re-hire some teachers.” Douglas County News-Press, June 4, 1992.
“School budget trims resource teachers, transportation.” Douglas County News-Press, June 18, 1992.
“School district escapes investment fiasco.” Douglas County News-Press, June 20, 1992.
“Schools adopt ’92 – ’93 budget of $70 million.” Douglas County News-Press, July 2, 1992.
“School spending can’t keep up with the growth.” Douglas County News-Press, July 9, 1992.
“School district says salaries falling behind.” Douglas County News-Press, July 24, 1992.
“’Secrets’ discussion at meeting turns ugly.” Douglas County News-Press, August 6, 1992.
“Board member proposes study of school-in-school to bring back the basics.” Douglas County News-Press, August 11, 1992.
“School district plans to expand administration.” Douglas County News-Press, August 12, 1992.
“O’Connell has plan to expand administration.” Douglas County News-Press, August 21, 1992.
“School district sets $87.5 million bond vote.” Douglas County News-Press, August 27, 1992.
“School chief explains need for bond issue.” Douglas County News-Press, September 16, 1992.
“’92 School Bonds.” The Denver Post, September 27, 1992.
“Boundary changes, class size increases loom if bond fails.” Highlands Ranch Herald, October 2, 1992.
“Douglas school vote close in early returns.” Rocky Mountain News, October 7, 1992.
“Douglas County disgrace.” The Denver Post, October 8, 1992.
“New try due in Douglas.” The Denver Post, October 8, 1992.
“Douglas bond vote hard to interpret.” Rocky Mountain News, October 8, 1992.
“Older voters beat Douglas bond.” Rocky Mountain News, October 8, 1992.
“School administrators ask what next after bond vote.” Douglas County News-Press, October 10, 1992.
“County schools got their start in the Parker area.” Douglas County News-Press, October 14, 1992.
“More Douglas County schools prepare to switch to ‘year-round’.” Douglas County News-Press, June 15, 1994.
“State’s only year-round middle schools located in county.” Douglas County News-Press, July 9, 1994.
“Record-breaking student population up 11.1 percent.” Douglas County News-Press, September 24, 1994.
“Two new schools now going up.” Douglas County News-Press, November 5, 1994.
“School district sets public hearings on proposed standards.” Douglas County News-Press, March 22, 1995.
“Nearly all Douglas schools year-round.” Rocky Mountain News, July 30, 1995.
“The rush to year-round.” Rocky Mountain News, July 30, 1995.
“New schools ease District strains.” The Denver Post, August 9, 1995.
“New schools bursting at seams.” Rocky Mountain News, August 15, 1995.
“School sketch.” Weekly News Chronicle, March 5, 1996.
"Teacher performance pay makes grade.” Highlands Ranch Herald, March 29, 1996.
“Measure lets schools collect impact fees.” Rocky Mountain News, May 12, 1996.
“Parents to protest restriction on books.” The Denver Post, May 12, 1996.
“District seeks long-term plan to fund new schools.” Highlands Ranch Herald, May 17, 1996.
“Request to use R-rated movie in class may lead to new policy.” The Denver Post, May 25, 1996.
“Douglas schools mull single campus.” Rocky Mountain News, June 15, 1996.
“More high school students project for year.” Douglas County News-Press, August 14, 1996.
“Newcomers fill Dougco schools.” Rocky Mountain News, September 6, 1996.
“School Board director district boundaries to shift with growth.” Douglas County News-Press, September 11, 1996.
“Enrollment woes keep growing.” Douglas County News-Press, September 11, 1996.
“School-area parking crunch to get hearing.” Rocky Mountain News, September 24, 1996.
“Douglas bans weekday parking near 2 schools.” Rocky Mountain News, September 25, 1996.
“Developer conveys potential school sites to county.” Douglas County News-Press, October 9, 1996.
“School Safety.” Douglas County News-Press, October 18, 1996.
"Douglas, Arapahoe schools continue growing rapidly.” Rocky Mountain News, November 12, 1996.
“County considers schools vital to final OKs in Ranch.” Douglas County News-Press, December 18, 1996.
“Douglas enrollment leaps 11%.” Rocky Mountain News, 1997.
“School financing mulled.” Douglas County News-Press, January 15, 1997.
“Douglas board to keep ‘Grendel’.” Denver Post, January 22, 1997.
“Douglas schools veto book ratings.” Rocky Mountain News, January 22, 1997.
“Littleton woos Douglas students.” Denver Post, January 31, 1997.
“Faces of color in white schools.” Rocky Mountain News, February 2, 1997.
“School ESL program becomes labor of love for teacher.” Douglas County News-Press, February 5, 1997.
“New school calendar eyed for Hihlands.” Rocky Mountain News, February 17, 1997.
“School capacity vs. development.” Highlands Ranch Herald, May 16, 1997.
“DC school district report.” Weekly News Chronicle, August 6, 1997.
“County’s proposal on school impacts reject by panel.” Douglas County News-Press, October 15, 1997.
“Douglas schools break the ground running.” Rocky Mountain News, November 9, 1997.
“Growth the main issue for schools.” Douglas County News-Press, December 31, 1997.
Douglas County School District. “Douglas County School District Enrollment Projections.” 1998 – 2003.
“Materials policy on school board agenda for final action.” The Trail, February 5, 1998.
“School board debates addition of vocational/technical electives.” Highlands Ranch Herald, March 27, 1998.
“School learning standards are facing tough hurdles.” Douglas County News-Press, April 1, 1998.
“School board approve contract for middle school.” Douglas County News-Press, April 17, 1998.
“School district face $10 million budget shortfall.” Castle Rock Chronicle, May 5, 1998.
“School budget cuts anger charter reps, parents.” Douglas County News-Press, May 8, 1998.
“School officials balance cuts with ‘responsibility’.” Douglas County News-Press, May 20, 1998.
“Cost of standards cannot be tracked.” Douglas County News-Press, May 27, 1998.
“Teachers also will judge students’ progress.” Douglas County News-Press, May 27, 1998.
“Local students try drugs earlier, more frequently.” Castle Rock Chronicle, May 27, 1998.
“Douglas County votes to cut funds for all students equally.” Douglas County News-Press, May 29, 1998.
“Douglas County teacher negotiations stall.” Douglas County News-Press, June 3, 1998.
“Put to the Test.” Douglas County News-Press, June 5, 1998.
“Contract negotiations go to third-party arbitration.” Douglas County News-Press, June 24, 1998.
“Strain often characterizes relationship between districts, charter schools.” Douglas County News-Press, June 24, 1998.
“District building projects on schedule.” Douglas County News-Press, July 17, 1998.
“School board approves $5.2 million bid for school construction.” Douglas County News-Press, July 29, 1998.
“DC school district considers measure to keep $950,000.” Weekly News Chronicle, August 17, 1998.
“Angry residents demand changes in school rental fees.” Douglas County News-Press, September 16, 1998.
“Concerns raised over school building use.” Douglas County News-Press, September 25, 1998.
“Coke is it for school district.” Douglas County News-Press, January 28, 1999.
“School board OKs $14-plus million in spending.” Douglas County News-Press, March 24, 1999.
“County responds to school shootings.” Douglas County News-Press, April 21, 1999.
“Douglas County schools tighten security after attack.” Douglas County Trail, April 22, 1999.
“District reassures parents in wake of tragic events.” Douglas County Trail, April 22, 1999.
“Trench Coat Mafia not identified in county.” Douglas County News-Press, April 28, 1999.
“Local schools react to shooting.” Douglas County News-Press, April 28, 1999.
“Schools have detailed emergency plans.” Douglas County News-Press, April 28, 1999.
“Superintendent outlines district’s security response.” Weekly News Chronicle, April 28, 1999.
“Graduation provides reason for celebration, reflection.” Douglas County News-Press, June 2, 1999.
“High school tip lines in operation.” Douglas County News-Press, June 2, 1999.
“Gifted and talented magnet program being expanded.” Douglas County News-Press, June 2, 1999.
“Ranch year-round schools mark beginning of a new school year.” Douglas County News-Press, July 15, 1999.
“School district top 30,000 enrollment.” Trail, August 19, 1999.
“Douglas County pioneers incentives.” Rocky Mountain News, September 5, 1999.
“43 percent of schools exceed capacity.” Douglas County News-Press, October 13, 1999.
“District aims to have 13 books for every student.” Douglas County News-Press, November 3, 1999.
“1999 saw district welcome its 30,000th student.” Douglas County News-Press, December 22, 1999.
“Douglas county youth prepare to be future leaders." Douglas County News-Press, n.d.
“Gas prices burn budgets." Douglas County News-Press, 2000.
“Schools look at ways to inspire children to read." Douglas County News-Press, January 20, 2000.
“Douglas County/LPS look at busing students to Littleton." Douglas County News-Press, January 27, 2000.
“School plan aligns with state accreditation requirements." Douglas County News-Press, February 9, 2000.
“Controversial materials policy changed." Douglas County News-Press, February 23, 2000.
”Schools get high marks from parents, student and teachers." Douglas County News-Press, February 24, 2000.
“Authors’ visits ignite students’ literary interests." Douglas County News-Press, March 2, 2000.
“County students say they feel safe." Douglas County News-Press, April 12, 2000.
“Soft drink contract works for school district, not Coca-Cola." Douglas County News-Press, April 13, 2000.
“Student locked in school bus yard." Douglas County News-Press, June 8, 2000.
“Voters could vote on $175 million bond for new schools." Douglas County News-Press, June 12, 2000.
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“Board of education approves building designs." Douglas County News-Press, June 12, 2000.
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“Growth forces aggressive approach to building." Douglas County News-Press, June 21, 2000.
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“Students on school buses could face tougher rules." Douglas County News-Press, June 29, 2000.
“School construction bid OK’d." Douglas County News-Press, June 30, 2000.
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“Board OKs $314 million budget for upcoming year." Douglas County News-Press, July 1, 2000.
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“Helicopters place new air conditioners on school." Douglas County News-Press, July 6, 2000.
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“Schools get instant access to emergency information." Douglas County News-Press, July 12, 2000.
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“Board makes changes to graduation requirements." Douglas County News-Press, July 26, 2000.
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“Three schools open with new principals." Douglas County News-Press, August 17, 2000.
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”Historic Douglas County school records found." Douglas County News-Press, August 31, 2000.
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“Police officers in schools help create safe atmosphere." Douglas County News-Press, August 31, 2000.
“School bond won’t raise taxes." Douglas County News-Press, September 13, 2000.
“School, county agree on election." Douglas County News-Press, September 13, 2000.
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“Opinions vary on new requirements for schools to administer ACT to all 11th graders." Douglas County News-Press, September 14, 2000.
“ThunderRidge program becomes graduation requirement for all." Douglas County News-Press, September 28, 2000.
“Meetings set to discuss boundaries schools under construction in county." Douglas County News-Press, October 4, 2000.
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“District’s ESL program serves about 250 students." Douglas County News-Press, October 11, 2000.
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“Board unanimously approves revisions to 2000 - 2001 budget." Douglas County News-Press, October 11, 2000.
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“School boundary changes discusses." Douglas County News-Press, November 2, 2000.
“Recently discovered turn-of-the-century census papers provide information about history of county schools." Douglas County News-Press, November 8, 2000.
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“Behavior contract in place for students who ride buses in Douglas County." Douglas County News-Press, November 9, 2000.
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“Owens should let school boards spend money as they see fit, O’Connell says." Douglas County News-Press, December 14, 2000.
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“District to receive close to $1 million in grants." Douglas County News-Press, December 27, 2000.
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“Residents get first crack at bonds." Douglas County News-Press, January 10, 2001.
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“School district ranks 4 th in amount of money it will receive." Douglas County News-Press, January 24, 2001.
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“School district will not allow smoking on campus." Douglas County News-Press, March 29, 2001.
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“School board embarks planning process for 2001 – 2002 budget." Douglas County News-Press, March 29, 2001.
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“Open enrollment available again." Douglas County News-Press, March 29, 2001.
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“School district’s building budget almost doubled for next year." Douglas County News-Press, April 19, 2001.
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“’Net filtering for schools, libraries clears panel." The Denver Post, April 19, 2001.
“Superintendent’s offices move to Highlands Ranch." Douglas County News-Press, May 10, 2001.
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“Highlands Ranch schools awarded money for improvement projects." Douglas County News-Press, May 23, 2001.
“Elementary schools show off art programs." Douglas County News-Press, May 24, 2001.
“Portable planetarium lets teachers choose what they want to teach." Douglas County News-Press, September 6, 2001.
“Youth risk survey shows a decrease in areas." Douglas County News-Press, September 6, 2001.
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“New schools on the way for 2004.” Douglas County News-Press, October 11, 2001.
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“Schools begin enforcement of new tobacco law." Douglas County News-Press, December 6, 2001.
“Douglas County School District’s insurance premiums increase 85 percent following Sept. 11 attacks." Douglas County News-Press, January 24, 2002.
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“DCEF grants more than $46,000.” Douglas County News-Press, January 30, 2002.
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“Teachers hard to come by for Douglas County Schools." Douglas County News-Press, February 7, 2002.
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“Sheriff’s office working closer with schools than ever before." Douglas County News-Press, March 7, 2002.
“Douglas County Schools hope visiting masters student consider returning for work." Douglas County News-Press, March 21, 2002.
“Changes on the way for future high school graduates." Douglas County News-Press, June 6, 2002.
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“School growth may shift from Highlands Ranch to Castle Rock." Douglas County News-Press, June 27, 2002.
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“Most county school receive high ratings." Douglas County News-Press, December 11, 2002.
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“District to open 5 new schools." Douglas County News-Press, December 18, 2002.
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“Nuts & Bolts." Douglas County News-Press, January 29, 2003.
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“District plans for shortfall." Douglas County News-Press, February 5, 2003.
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“Superintendent finalist started as math teacher." Douglas County News-Press, March 12, 2003.
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“Douglas County School District employees agree to accept paycuts." Douglas County News-Press, July 24, 2003.
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“School districts engaged in never-ending race to keep pace with technology." Douglas County News-Press, September 18, 2003.
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“Give schools tools for handling growth.” Douglas County News-Press, October 30, 2003.
“Schools struggle to meet ‘no child left behind’ guidelines.” Douglas County News-Press, October 30, 2003.
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“4 schools to be built.” Douglas County News-Press, November 13, 2003.
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“District sets school calendar based on feedback from teacher, parents, students.” Douglas County News-Press, December 4, 2003.
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“Schools so good that they’re stuck.” Douglas County News-Press, December 11, 2003.
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“Property tax increase is double what was projected.” Douglas County News-Press, December 26, 2003.
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“3 percent of teachers don’t meet standards.” Douglas County News-Press, January 1, 2004.
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“District fails to meet five of 122 federal goals for disabled students.” Douglas County News-Press, February 12, 2004.
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“Teaching suddenly a hot job.” Douglas County News-Press, February 12, 2004.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2004/02/12/front%20page/10945894.txt
“School district to reinstate several slashed programs.” Douglas County News-Press, March 11, 2004.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2004/03/11/education/11108206.txt
“More kids signing up for free lunch.” Douglas County News-Press, March 25, 2004.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2004/03/25/front%20page/11176380.txt
“New principals named for three area schools.” Douglas County News-Press, June 10, 2004.
“Board of education OKs 1st half-billion dollar budget.” Douglas County News-Press, June 17, 2004.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2004/06/17/local%20news%20and%20features/11976926.txt
“Math is the Path makes learning fun.” Douglas County News-Press, August 26, 2004. [Champions of Education].
“Foundation, district have mutual goal.” Douglas County News-Press, August 26, 2004. [Champions of Education].
“Education the beneficiary of DCEF party.” Douglas County News-Press, August 26, 2004. [Champions of Education].
“Winners represent best in education.” Douglas County News-Press, August 26, 2004. [Champions of Education].
“New standards to be implemented with 2007 class.” Douglas County News-Press, October 21, 2004.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2004/10/21/education/13169206.txt
“DCSD fills Panetta’s district director position with Suzan Klatt.” Douglas County News-Press, December 24, 2004.
“A year of growth, changes for school district.” Castle Rock Daily Star, December 31, 2004.
“Teens tune in to tolerance.” Douglas County News-Press, February 6, 2005.
“’David’s Law’ to put AEDs in schools.” Douglas County News-Press, April 1, 2005.
“DCSD mulls teacher conduct policy.” Douglas County News-Press, April 14, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/04/14/front%20page/14330792.txt
“County schools rank among nation’s elite.” Douglas County News-Press, May 19, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/05/19/front%20page/14541454.txt
“Douglas County kids learn about leadership, diversity.” Douglas County News-Press, May 19, 2005.
“School board green-lights $500M budget.” Douglas County News-Press, June 30, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/06/30/education/14771047.txt
“Calendar changes pose initial challenges for affected schools.” Douglas County News-Press, August 25, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/08/18/education/15057646.txt
“DCSD student count makes historic jump.” Douglas County News-Press, October 6, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/10/06/education/15342265.txt
“Awards to honor teachers.” Douglas County News-Press, November 3, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/11/03/education/15511266.txt
“More schools receive AEDs.” Douglas County News-Press, December 8, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/12/29/education/15838200.txt
“DCSD equipment finds a good home in Africa.” Douglas County News-Press, December 8, 2005.
“Population growth puts squeeze on open enrollment.” Douglas County News-Press, December 22, 2005.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2005/12/22/education/15801630.txt
“Schools drive away from biodiesel.” YourHub.com, February 23, 2006.
“Apple Award finalists ripe with talent.” Douglas County News-Press, March 2, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/03/02/education/16230296.txt
“Apple Awards celebrate teaching with humor, elegance.” YourHub.com, March 16, 2006.
“District has its eye on you.” Douglas County News-Press, March 23, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/03/22/education/16353212.txt
“Options schools get a green light from board.” Douglas County News-Press, April 14, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/04/14/education/16481815.txt
“School would house up to 680 students.” Douglas County News-Press, April 23, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/04/19/education/16503163.txt
“School board OKs $510 million budget.” Douglas County News-Press, June 23, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/06/21/local%20news%20and%20features/16818836.txt
“Survey misses mark in targeting enrollment.” Douglas County News-Press, July 6, 2006.
“Enrollment keeps elementary schools on track.” Douglas County News-Press, July 6, 2006.
“World languages take center stage in Douglas County.” Douglas County News-Press, July 20, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/07/19/education/16942653.txt
“Future plans include district stadium.” Douglas County News-Press, July 27, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/07/26/front%20page/16971241.txt
“Town, DCSD OK middle school deal.” Douglas County News-Press, July 27, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/07/26/front%20page/16971144.txt
“District seeks $200 million.” Douglas County News-Press, August 31, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/08/31/front%20page/17134675.txt
“Grants expand digital learning.” Douglas County News-Press, September 28, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/10/01/education/17270729.txt
“Coalition aims to boost science, engineering grads.” Douglas County News-Press, September 28, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/10/01/business/17270297.txt
“Bond failure would get district ‘off track’.” Douglas County News-Press, October 7, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/10/05/front%20page/17290375.txt
“Schools fight Amendment 39.” Douglas County News-Press, October 12, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/10/12/education/17319186.txt
“Douglas County can now license its own teachers.” Douglas County News-Press, October 13, 2006.
“School district seeks to hire non-licensed teachers.” Douglas County News-Press, October 13, 2006.
“School business is big business.” Douglas County News-Press, October 13, 2006.
“School district reviews its security procedures.” Douglas County News-Press, November 2, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/11/01/education/17407945.txt
“District can bypass state to license teachers.” Douglas County News-Press, November 16, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/11/15/education/17469955.txt
“Graduation guidelines could change.” Douglas County News-Press, November 24, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/11/24/education/17508611.txt
“Schools collect pennies for peace.” Douglas County News-Press, December 7, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/12/10/education/17574445.txt
“DCSD proposes grad requirements.” Douglas County News-Press, December 14, 2006.
“Sites suggested for new schools.” Douglas County News-Press, December 15, 2006.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2006/12/13/education/17586724.txt
“District moves forward with plans for 4 schools.” Douglas County News-Press, December 26, 2006.
“Digital Education.” Douglas County News-Press, December 26, 2006.
“They’re in charge.” Douglas County News-Press, February 2, 2007.
“New student counts level out for school district.” Douglas County News-Press, February 8, 2007.
“Education board names Stahl to be new member.” Douglas County News-Press, February 15, 2007.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2007/02/15/education/17857741.txt
“District flier policy causes flap among businesses.” Douglas County News-Press, February 15, 2007.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2007/02/15/education/17857738.txt
“Cell phones under scrutiny.” Douglas County News-Press, March 14, 2007.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2007/03/16/front%20page/18090188.txt
“Buses get youth-appropriate advertising.” Douglas County News-Press, March 15, 2007.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2007/03/16/education/18089836.txt
“County school continue high achievement.” Douglas County News-Press, March 15, 2007.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2007/03/16/education/18089771.txt
“Threats, rumors derail classes at jittery schools.” Rocky Mountain News, April 21, 2007.
“Education foundation raffles off Parker house.” Douglas County News-Press, December 13, 2007.
“County schools continue to earn high ratings.” Douglas County News-Press, December 13, 2007.
“Growing by leaps and bounds.” Douglas County News-Press, January 3, 2008.
http://coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2008/01/03/education/19166635.txt
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- Colorado's Historic Newspapers (1881-1923)
- Colorado's Newspapers (1989-present Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, Boulder Daily Camera, etc.)
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