African American Studies, Douglas County

Douglas County Schools approves plan to make AP African American Studies available to students
The Douglas County School Board has approved a plan to make AP African American Studies available to students.
Colorado school district votes unanimously to offer AP African American Studies in Douglas County
Late Tuesday night, the Douglas County Board of Education voted 7-0 to approve the offering of Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies. Last month the board's president delayed the decision saying she needed more time to consider questions raised about the course.
Douglas County school board weighs addition of AP African American studies course
The Douglas County school board is expected to decide Tuesday whether to allow a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies that has drawn pushback from conservatives across the U.S., most notably in Florida,
Douglas County School Board approves teaching of Advanced Placement African American Studies
The Douglas County School Board has approved the teaching of Advanced Placement African American Studies. 29 House Republicans want Trump to scrap the IRS's free direct tax filing tool on day one of h
DougCo school board approves AP African American Studies course
The board voted in November to delay approving the course after pushback from some in the community questioning its content.
Douglas County school board approves AP African American studies course
The Douglas County school board unanimously approved a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies after hearing parents and educators express support for the class during a meeting Tuesday evening.
DougCo Board of Education to vote on whether to approve African American Studies AP course
The Douglas County Board of Education is set to meet Tuesday to discuss a new advanced placement (AP) course drawing criticism from parents.
Douglas County man sentenced to prison for killing 56-year-old
A judge sentenced a man to prison for killing Patrick Weber in 2023. Camron Rogers previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter ...
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Douglas County sheriff’s deputy loses officer certification after taking chips and soda from school concession stand
A Douglas County sheriff’s deputy has lost his certification to be a law enforcement officer after he was caught on camera ...
'My job was done:' Joey Gilbert steps down as legal counsel for Douglas school district
After a little more than a year in the role, Joey Gilbert said his job serving was legal counsel for the Douglas County ...
'They're going to jail': Douglas County cracking down on holiday porch pirates
During the holidays, they're placing boxes with items of felony value-- at least $1500-- at cooperating homes around the county. The boxes will also contain a tiny tracking device.
Douglas County sheriff’s employee accused of inappropriate relationship with an inmate
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office employee Alexis Montoya, 43, was arrested Monday on suspicion of having an inappropriate ...
Douglas County man sentenced to prison for killing Council Bluffs man
A McDonald’s customer who spotted Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week, described the moment when he saw the suspect in the restaurant ...
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Douglas County Rescue Team Utilizes Drone Technology to Safely Locate and Aid Lost 10-Year-Old ATV Rider
A lost 10-year-old ATV rider was found by Douglas County Search and Rescue using a drone to deliver supplies and aid.
Douglas County rescuers use drone to drop supplies to 10-year-old who got lost riding ATV
The 10-year-old was riding an ATV in the Rampart Range when he realized he was lost Sunday afternoon and called 911, search ...
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Douglas County commissioners to consider nearly $82 million budget for Judicial and Law Enforcement Center and Public Safety Building project
Douglas County commissioners will on Wednesday consider approving an approximately $82 million budget for the improvement and ...
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2 California residents charged in gold swindle in Douglas County
ALEXANDRIA — Two California residents have been charged in a scheme to swindle a Douglas County resident out of more than $100,000. Jieman Shi, 65, has been charged with felony theft by swindle, while ...
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Oregon Community Foundation awards grants to organizations in Douglas County
The Oregon Community Foundation announced in a press release it has awarded $907,500 in grant funds to organizations ...
Kevin Van Winkle expected to get governor’s nod to fill vacated Douglas County commissioner seat
The next Douglas County commissioner could be appointed by Gov. Jared Polis as early as next week — and with little doubt, he ...