The results of a new survey conducted by the Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families (CCCF) demonstrate that Colorado’s online students are active, engaged in their communities and find unique ways to fulfill their own interests away from a traditional brick-and-mortar school. Of students who participated in the survey about how they spend their time, 88 percent of these children who are enrolled in full-time virtual public schools spend at least one hour each day engaged in an extra-curricular activity outside the home. What’s more, 99 percent of the students who completed the survey socialize with peers at least one hour each day.

On Tuesday, Douglas County School District (DCSD) released a comprehensive budget plan for the 2012-2013 school year.  “We are absolutely committed to putting our students and employees first and doing everything we can to positively impact the classroom and this package does that,” said DCSD Superintendent, Dr. Elizabeth Fagen.