UCCS and U.S. Space Force partner to create new program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The United States Space Force is teaming up with the University of Colorado Colorado Springs to offer new research…
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State releases new COVID guidance for K-12 schools and child care facilities
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released new COVID guidance that applies to K-12 schools, public and…
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State says D49’s refusal to report positive COVID cases to health officials is unlawful
FALCON, Colo. (KRDO) — On Thursday, Falcon School District 49 in El Paso County doubled down on its policy to not report positive COVID-19 cases…
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Pueblo County High School hosts fundraiser to help student in need of kidney transplant
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo County High School is raising money to help a student in need of a kidney transplant. Thursday, the school is…
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CSU-Pueblo first university in state to be 100% powered by solar energy
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado State University-Pueblo is the first university in the state to reach net-zero efficiency by being 100% powered by…
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Morton Elementary School closes after sewer line collapse
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — On Thursday, August 19, students at Morton Elementary School move to remote learning. This change comes after a 70-year-old…
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Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 to require masks indoors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Wednesday, Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 announced all students K-12, staff, and visitors will be required…
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The School Buzz: Why D-11’s superintendent rode the school bus Monday morning
School is back in session for Colorado Springs. And D-11 had a familiar face riding the school bus on day one.Dr. Michael Thomas is the…
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The School Buzz: Paralympian welcomes back Rampart freshmen with inspiring talk
Incoming freshmen at Rampart High School in Colorado Springs had a special speaker during their first day of high school. Tyler Carter, an alpine ski…
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Parents write open letter to El Paso County school districts urging mask mandates
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in El Paso County, parents and teachers alike are getting concerned about the…
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CSU-Pueblo not requiring masks or COVID-19 vaccine
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado State University Pueblo is not requiring masks for the fall semester. According to our news partners at the Pueblo…
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Teachers torn on how to improve student learning following drop in test scores during COVID
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new state report out Thursday shows struggles at every grade level when comparing 2019 standardized test…
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Colorado Springs School District 49 bans Critical Race Theory
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Parents gathered Thursday night at Colorado Springs School District 49’s board meeting arguing for and against…
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Low-income Colorado students hit hardest by CMAS tests during pandemic
COLORADO (KRDO) — Participation levels and scores on Colorado’s standardized tests for students dropped significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Back to school changes as kids return to Pueblo District 70 schools
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — On Thursday, thousands of kids returned to the classroom in District 70 schools for the first time in 17 months. The safe…
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Academy District 20 hosts welcome rally for teachers and staff members
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado Springs Academy School District 20 welcomed back teachers and staff members Thursday with a special rally…
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Pueblo barbershop gives free haircuts and free backpacks ahead of new school year
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Steel City Barber and Styling held a giveaway to help kids and teens feel good and look good as they return to the classroom…
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UCCS requiring masks while indoors, regardless of vaccination status
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On Monday, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs reinstated the executive directive that requires all…
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District 20 not requiring masks, parents speak out at board meeting
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The first day of school for Academy District 20 for the 2021-2022 school year kicks off on August 16, but unlike…
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Colorado Springs mom creates fundraiser to provide school supplies to low-income students
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Colorado Springs mom is working to provide school supplies to low-income students in Southern Colorado. Beth…
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