Jenna Sampson, Author at The Boulder Reporting Lab

The BVSD school hit a low point in 2022 as academics faltered and student conduct frayed. Principal Bryant Shaw, a former pro football player, is rebuilding the culture through presence, clarity and data.

Author Archives: Jenna Sampson

At Boulder’s Casey Middle School, a new principal lowers the temperature — and raises expectations

Meet the candidates running for BVSD Board of Education in the 2025 election

BVSD ranks in top 9% of Colorado districts — but school-level data show disparities

BVSD redraws attendance boundaries, partly to boost low-enrollment schools — but will it work?

Nederland’s bold plan to buy Eldora draws excitement — and questions

Boulder homeschool shuts down after city cites violations, raising questions about oversight and what counts as a school

BVSD backs Colorado’s refusal to comply with anti-DEI mandate as funding threatened

Driver found guilty in death of Boulder cyclist Magnus White, 17. Family says full justice was denied.

Threat at Boulder’s Summit Middle sparks parent concerns over transparency, safety protocols

Parents say Boulder Valley School District falls short on bullying and discrimination. Now they’re joining forces.