USDE Representatives to Visit Aurora Public Schools

NEWS RELEASE # 19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2012

WHAT: USDE Representatives to Visit Aurora Public Schools
WHEN: September 14 and 17
WHERE: Various locations (see below)

 

USDE Representatives to Visit Aurora Public Schools

Aurora Public Schools is pleased to host U.S. Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education Deb Delise and David Esquith, Director from the Office of Safe and Healthy Students. The representatives will visit Gateway High School on Friday, September 14 and will meet with APS leaders and Gateway staff members. Topics of discussion include the school district’s response to the July 20 theater shooting and APS practices of ensuring safe and positive learning environments.

 

Friday, September 14
12:30 pm
Gateway High School
1300 South Sable Boulevard
Aurora, Colorado 80012

 

The U.S. Department of Education is also hosting a conversation with APS teachers and staff members on Monday, September 17 at Aurora Central High School. The 90-minute roundtable discussion will be led by USDE teaching ambassador fellow Mike Humphries and will focus on health and physical education.

 

Monday, September 17
4 pm
Aurora Central High School
11700 East 11th Avenue
Aurora, Colorado 80010

 

Media may join the USDE representatives and APS staff members during these discussions.

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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Paula Hans at 303-326-2755 for more information