We believe we’re one of the most diverse districts in the country. We serve just a little shy of 40,000 students. APS, as we call the Aurora Public Schools, is Colorado’s fifth largest school district. So let’s start off, Rico, just tell listeners a little bit about the Aurora Public Schools in Colorado. And it’s my great pleasure to welcome Mr. And he also has served in state government, board of governors at Colorado State University, and was also on governor Bill Ritter’s cabinet as executive director of Colorado Department of Higher Ed, just so many accomplishments. Munn was a lawyer, interestingly enough, and served as a litigation partner with a national law firm for over a decade. Munn was also Superintendent of the Year in Colorado in 2019 and Aurora’s Man of the Year. Incredible accomplishments with increases in achievement, student growth, and college readiness. And during his tenure, he has eliminated the graduation equity gap and experienced a 25% overall increase in graduation rates, a 50% decline in dropout rates, a 70% decline in expulsions, and a 60% decrease in referrals to law enforcement. Rico Munn, who has served as the superintendent of Aurora Public Schools since 2013. And today, it’s a great pleasure of mine to introduce Mr. Welcome to the podcast Change Agents in K-12, where we bring to you some of the most influential educational leaders across the country. Listen in, be inspired, and ask yourself, are you ready to be a change agent? Our goal? The advancement of education and improved outcomes for all students.
Chris Balow, Chief Academic Officer at SchoolMint, as we dive into thought-provoking, in-depth conversations with top educational leaders. Welcome to the Change Agents in K-12 podcast. Subtitle: How Aurora Public Schools works closely with the community to meet the changing needs of its families. Title: District Spotlight: Community Driven Response
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