Kate Schimel

Topics Editor

Kate was Colorado Public Radio's Topics Editor from 2019-2020. Previously, she was the associate editor at High Country News.

Colorado Schools Will Have To Meet A Higher Bar Of Performance In 2021

Elementary and middle school students will need to score higher on state standardized tests.

By Kate Schimel

Jeffco Schools Consider Tearing Down Columbine High School Shortly After A Tumultuous 20th Anniversary

The physical building has attracted public attention and obsession ever since the attack two decades ago.

By Kate Schimel

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