Local school responds to new universal preschool proposal coming fall 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A long-awaited bill to provide universal preschool in Colorado is now making its way through the state legislature.…
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Parents address Chavez Huerta School Board over alleged political endorsement
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Chavez Huerta School Board held its monthly board meeting Wednesday at noon. A group of frustrated parents and teachers…
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The School Buzz: Belmont Elementary’s ‘Kindness Ambassadors’ raise money for Marshall Fire, receive invites to capitol
Spreading kindness from Pueblo to Boulder to the state capitol! The Belmont Elementary School Rattlers are getting statewide recognition after their…
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Nonprofit teaches District 2 elementary students basics of money management
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The nonprofit Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado visited second through fifth graders at Wildflower Elementary…
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Colorado medical students collecting supplies for Ukraine
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Medical students in Colorado Springs are collecting supplies to donate to those in need in Ukraine. “We have…
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District 11 shares timeline for superintendent search
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs School District 11 is laying out its timeline in finding its next superintendent. Earlier this…
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National watchdog group accuses D49 board of promoting personal religious views
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A national nonprofit organization is accusing a second El Paso County school board of promoting their own personal…
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D20 teacher survey: more than 30% of surveyed high school educators plan to leave field over new policy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new survey organized by Academy School District 20 teachers shows educators plan on leaving the district over a…
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D11 speaks out after a third district student dies of fentanyl overdose
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — District 11 officials spoke out Thursday not as officials — but as parents — as they try to prevent more deaths…
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The School Buzz: Pueblo middle school shows off drone technology course
Students at Roncalli STEM Academy are flying into the future with a new course on drones. The course is made possible through a Technology of Drones…
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Woodland Park School Board President says district broke no laws, but could’ve been more ‘transparent’
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) — In the face of allegations that they violated Colorado state law, Woodland Park’s school board president tells 13…
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The School Buzz: Peyton elementary school dodges cops with PLAY COS
Dodging the cops and having fun doing it – that’s what students did in Peyton recently. Fifth graders at Woodmen Hills Elementary played…
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13 Investigates: Concerns over process to bring new school into Woodland Park School District
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) — While the Woodland Park School District’s Board of Directors is currently considering adding a brand new school into…
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office: high school student found with ‘pellet-type’ gun
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — A Douglas County school is back open after reports came in Thursday morning about someone on school property,…
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Pueblo charter school placed on shelter-in-place following ‘credible threat’
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences was placed on shelter-in-place status Wednesday morning. Officials with the school…
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District 11 announces interim superintendent
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Monday night, District 11 announced a new acting superintendent. This comes after the district parted ways with…
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Safe2Tell sees increase in reports between February and January
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The Attorney General’s Office reports an increase in Safe2Tell reports in February compared to January. According to…
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‘Bald 4 Bucks’ 15th annual fundraiser at Rampart High School raises money for cancer research
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Students shaved their heads at Rampart High School Friday, raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.…
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The School Buzz: D-20 honors teacher who goes the extra mile for her students
A teacher at D-20 goes the extra mile for her students every single year. And now she’s being recognized for all her hard work. Katie Redinger has…
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Pueblo mother says her child with special needs was abandoned at school, D60 claims miscommunication
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Laura Cunningham says her son, 19-year-old Spencer, was left at Roundup Fellowship School in Colorado Springs after a bus…
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