Thousands around Colorado march to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision
After last year’s marade was canceled, thousands turned out to march in Denver and Grand Junction to remember Dr. King and his vision for a more perfect union.
Thousands of Coloradans have college credit but no degree. It took 52 years and a lifetime of experience for Travis Broxton to walk a graduation stage.
The 72-year-old photographer’s advice to those thinking about going back to college: What are you waiting for? Just do it.
The omicron surge has Colorado schools in for a turbulent start to the new semester
Unlike some districts in the country that delayed school opening or transitioned to remote learning, Colorado districts opened their doors.
As Colorado schools reopened, many agreed that education should not return to normal. One school took that to heart.
The micro-school La Luz is focused on making kids not just good students but good people. It prioritizes hands-on learning, relationship building and character development over pure academics.
‘Colorado’s public education system is in crisis … our students don’t deserve this.’
Growing teacher and support staff shortages are crippling Colorado schools’ ability to function. “We’re educators. We give and we give and we give until we can’t give anymore. And then all of a sudden we realize we’ve given so much that we’re broken.”
Colorado releases early plans for universal preschool — but it’s complicated and raises some questions
There’s a lot of talk about child care and preschool in Colorado and in Washington D.C. right now. Here’s an update on how, when and if families may get a break on paying for care for their children.
Heightened stress, isolation and violence has Black teens in metro Denver struggling. These nonprofits are trying to turn hurt into hope.
Youth Gun Violence Awareness and Suicide Prevention Wellness weekend aimed to teach Black teens how to identify and cope with tough emotions like anger and sadness.
How do you get kids who missed out on kindergarten during the pandemic back on track? That’s what these educators are figuring out
Young children have to re-learn how to learn.
JeffCo’s school support professionals ask for a wage boost to confront crisis-level shortages
The severe shortage of workers is crippling school cafeterias and other areas critical to operating schools. So now support professionals are asking for a $3 per hour wage boost to help stem the flow of workers leaving their jobs.
These Colorado students are working on solutions to the world’s problems — with their peers on the other side of the globe
A 10-week, facilitated, virtual exchange program connects youth ages 14-17 in Colorado with those in the Middle East and North Africa. The goal is to create mutual understanding between them, and try to solve some problems along the way.
Some predicted conservatives would sweep Colorado school board races this year. The election results are more complicated
A turbulent pandemic school year stoked anger in many parents about mask mandates and what they believe is being taught in classrooms and fueled a different kind of school board election.
Colorado Proposition 119: Proponents of funding private out-of-school learning for children concede defeat
Supporters of a proposal that would have raised more than $150 million in increased cannabis taxes for out-of-school learning opportunities for low-income children have conceded defeat of the measure, Proposition 119.
The COVID vaccine will soon be available for 5 to 11 year-olds. Here’s what Colorado parents and kids say about it.
As Colorado prepares to distribute the 171,000 doses it received in the initial allocation for 5 to 11 year-olds, parents and kids share their thoughts about whether they plan to get the vaccine.
Millions more in funding unlocked for CU Denver, Anschutz now that they’re Hispanic-serving institutions
The campuses are the first research universities in the state to be recognized as “Hispanic-Serving Institutions.” They join a handful of other colleges in the state with the honor.
The Douglas County School District is suing its county health department over orders that make masks optional for students
The district says without being able to implement COVID health precautions, it is powerless to protect others if students or staff come to school knowing they have been exposed to COVID-19.
Yes, Colorado’s school board races are becoming more politicized. Here’s why
Several national hot-button issues like mask-wearing and what’s taught — or not — in curriculum have pushed angry parents to try to “take back” their school boards. Many don’t have much school experience.
