Bill to help Colorado veterans take college classes heads to governor’s desk
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — A bill to increase education opportunities for veterans in Colorado is heading to the governor’s desk. House Bill 22-1407…
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The School Buzz: Vanguard rocketry team competing for national title
A student-run rocket team from the Vanguard School in Colorado Springs may be among the nation’s best. The team is competing for the American…
Continue ReadingState reports lower rates of high school students attending college post-pandemic
DENVER, Colorado. (KRDO) — Colorado’s Department of Higher Education reported that high school graduates in 2020 showed a 5% drop in college-going…
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Amazon employees can attend Pikes Peak Community College for free
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Amazon is offering employees in Colorado Springs free tuition at Pikes Peak Community College. Amazon’s Career…
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Nominate a Colorado educator for Teacher Appreciation Week
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Education says Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to recognize how much educators do…
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New bill would put ‘School Meals for All’ on Colorado ballot
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new Colorado ballot measure aims to provide school meals for free to students across the state, no matter what.…
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III named speaker for USAFA Class of ’22 Graduation
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday, the United State Air Force Academy announced the commencement speaker for the class of 2022…
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Colorado State Patrol accepting applications for 2022 Youth Academy
COLORADO (KRDO) — Colorado State Patrol is now accepting applicants for the department’s 2022 Youth Academy. According to CSP, cadets in the Youth…
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District 11 expands after-school program at more campuses
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs District 11 Board of Education has approved funding to expand its after-school enrichment…
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The School Buzz: Woodland Park first-graders thrive with annual ‘living wax museum’
First-graders at Gateway Elementary School are learning about history’s most famous people by becoming them. It’s a living wax museum, an annual…
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Colorado Department of Education declares April 29 as ‘Decision Day’
DENVER (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Education has declared Friday, April 29 as Decision Day. The Colorado campaign is to celebrate the…
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Pueblo South High School JROTC program holds flag retirement ceremony
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A group of aspiring military officers at South High School performed a flag retirement ceremony on campus Thursday. During…
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The School Buzz: D20 high school’s student-run news broadcast wins national award
While some students are cramming for a test, others at Rampart High School are KRAMming for their student-run news broadcast, one of which is now the…
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The School Buzz: Woodland Park HS counselor wins state award
Possibly the most influential person in a high school is the guidance counselor. Woodland Park High School appears to have a remarkable one. Jennifer…
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The School Buzz: Harrison D2 surprise and honor teacher, ESP of the year
Two surprises, several tears of joy. Harrison D-2 announced their teacher and educational support professional of the year last week and the response…
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District 11 explains how 53 teaching positions would be eliminated
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Wednesday, District 11 announced how upcoming budget cuts were forcing them to look at the possibility of cutting…
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Pueblo Community College partners with local agencies to offer mobile child care center
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Several Colorado agencies are working together to help families in need of child care. Children First, an auxiliary…
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District 11 could cut more than 50 teaching positions due to decline in enrollment
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — District 11 is facing major cuts to its teaching staff. A budget proposal for the 2022/2023 school year could cause…
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The School Buzz: Harrison HS Student Council welcome students with Panther Pawsitivity
Sometimes all it takes is a smile and a little encouragement. That’s what Harrison High School students are doing for their classmates, hoping to…
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Brush fire in Beulah destroys two homes, forces evacuations in area
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Crews are battling a brus hfire in Beulah Tuesday morning that forced an evacuation and destroyed structures.…
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