Colorado Springs’ District 11 teachers planning one-day strike on Wednesday
The board did away with a long-standing bargaining agreement last year and strongly opposes the strike.
$100,000 visa fee could stifle Colorado schools’ ability to hire international teachers — who were helping fill gaps
Despite a chronic teacher shortage in the state, the administration’s order requiring employers to pay more for foreign workers puts many districts on edge.
Appeals court says religious preschools in Colorado’s UPK program can’t discriminate
A three-judge panel says Colorado’s nondiscrimination law doesn’t single out religion and that “no one would reasonably mistake the views of preschool students for those of their school.”
In Colorado schools, a new kind of mental health support is taking root
A “near-peer” program pairs young adults with struggling students and shows promise in helping kids in need of mental health care.
Colorado joins lawsuit to stop cuts to federal funds that support sex ed curriculum
The Trump administration has threatened to withhold $1 million over references to gender identity.
Distracted drivers, defiant parents: Denver’s crossing guards get de-escalation training
Angry or inattentive drivers pose big risks around schools, but this DPS fleet juggles busy intersections and gaggles of kids twice a day.
Stressed as a student loan borrower? There’s an office to help
Confused by all the new student loan rules? Colorado has an office to help you out.
Number of international students at University of Colorado drop while overall student numbers strong
The Trump administration has enacted a more restrictive approach to the process of studying in the U.S. including more stringent vetting and oversight.
Colorado appeals ruling allowing taxpayer-funded preschool to discriminate
The state is now appealing that decision, arguing that the First Amendment doesn’t prevent Colorado from ensuring every 4-year-old can attend preschool free from discrimination.
JeffCo students walkout of school to protest gun violence in solidarity with Evergreen students
Students from Wheat Ridge High School joined middle schoolers Friday in the latest walkouts to protest gun violence.
‘I tell my children they are safe. And I feel like a liar.’ Evergreen school shooting lays bare parents’ worst fears
Colorado parents share their thoughts about what it’s like sending their kids to school every day.
DougCo board votes to require parent permission for students to participate in state youth health survey
Opponents say the move will cause a dramatic loss of important data about the health and well-being of Colorado’s youth.
Are you over 50? Maybe newly retired? Want to keep learning? We got you covered
Classes range from philosophy and AI to gardening, art — even a class called “Will the Sun Explode?”
More Colorado schools and districts showing progress in state report card
DPS, Colorado’s largest school district, earns “green” rating.
Colorado students still missing lots of school despite state campaign
About 3,500 more students didn’t show up for large parts of the school year than last year as officials fight the trend.
One Colorado teacher talks about her job during massive changes
“We don’t have time to pursue political agendas — we just need to make a safe and welcoming place for our kids.”
