Semi-Automatic Rifles Purchased For Douglas County Schools Security Raise Eyebrows
The eight members of the armed patrol division who could access the weapons are a small part of the district’s security team.
Parents Sue Douglas County Schools, Seek Vouchers For Religious Education
The lawsuit seeks to frame the case as a federal civil rights action.
End Indian Mascots In Colo. Public Schools, Governor’s Panel Says
Colorado’s legislature failed to pass a bill last year that would have required tribal approval for public schools to keep using Native American mascots.
In Rural Eaton, Students Take Lead On Whether To Remove Indian Mascot
Eaton is one of 38 Colorado schools that has an Indian mascot. A state commission will report next week on what communities think about their mascots.
Student Data Privacy Bill Advances In Colo. State House
“Once privacy is lost, it is impossible almost to get it back,” said the ACLU of Colorado’s Denise Maes, who testified in favor of the bill.
Charter School Advocates Back Bill To Equalize Funding
On average, Colorado’s district-run schools receive about 20 percent more funding than independently-run charter schools.
CU Boulder Promises In-State Students Their Tuition Won’t Rise
Incoming and current freshmen will see a one-time increase, then no more tuition hikes during their four years.
Civics High School Test Bill Moves Forward At Colorado Legislature
Ninth graders would take the civics portion of the U.S. citizenship exam – and if they don’t pass, they could try again in succeeding years.
Thrifty, Adventurous Colorado Students Look To Germany For College
A growing number of Colorado students are saying ‘auf Wiedersehen’ to American universities.
School Threat Reporting Bill Advances
A bill that allows mental health professionals to notify school officials if a student makes a serious threat against a school is close to becoming law.
PARCC Testing Starting Soon For Colorado Students
It’s estimated the typical Denver student will spend between six and seven hours being tested this year.
High-Speed Internet Disparities Hurt College Chances, Study Finds
The report shows 83 percent of Coloradans have access to high speed Internet. But there are inequities.
Bill To Limit Ninth Grade Testing Moves Forward, With New Amendments
Some lawmakers still think there’s too much testing, even after a move last year to limit them.
Colorado Supreme Court To Hear Teachers’ Lawsuit
The suit challenges a portion of the state’s teacher evaluation law.
Study Gives Colorado A ‘C’ And ‘F’ For Public School System
Colorado ranked fourth from the bottom for its effort on funding relative to the state’s economy in a report from the Education Law Center.
State House Considers Bill To Lessen Penalty For Teen Sexting
A committee of lawmakers heard three hours of testimony this week on a bill that would make teen sexting a misdemeanor crime.
