Meet a super student from Sierra High School and the Class of 2020 valedictorian
Dailen Terry demonstrates great comfort on the basketball court and in the classroom as well, “In basketball you have to think in one second. You see…
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Colorado Springs adjunct professors worry for jobs amid college budget cuts
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Adjunct professors at local Colorado Springs colleges worry their future as educators may be in jeopardy. Adjunct…
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Pueblo D70 plans for high school graduations while grappling with budget cuts
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A spokesperson with Pueblo School District 70 said they will have more information about graduation plans for high school…
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A Coronado high school teacher is honoring his senior class
Brent Urban wants the 20-20 class to be remembered, “I wanted to do something to kind of create a memory for me and for the them. And though we can’t…
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Colorado Springs school districts prepare for potential budget cuts in 2020-2021 academic year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Many businesses are already feeling the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but for school districts in…
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A Colorado Springs company is helping out students in District Two with laptops
“We know that district two students are really talented, smart kids,” says Altia CEO Mike Juran. Altia wanted to help these talented and smart kids…
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Families watch USAFA graduation virtually despite distance
US AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — Because of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, families were forced to watch the Air Force Academy graduation…
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Districts in Colorado Springs revisit graduation plans amid Gov. Polis’ new safer-at-home order
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Gov. Jared Polis announced that schools in Colorado would not be able to hold traditional graduation ceremonies…
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USAFA moves graduation date due to COVID-19, former graduate reacts
US AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — A year ago, cadets tossed their caps into the air as the Thunderbirds flew overhead to celebrate the end of a…
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A Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School science teacher gets on his bike and is surprising his students with pop quizzes
When the coronavirus put the brakes on the school year Pat Nagle felt hollow, “When they left, I’m going that’s the last time I’m ever going to see…
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‘Tech drive’ collects laptops, tablets for El Paso County students in need during e-learning
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Earlier this week, we learned that students in Colorado would not be returning to campuses this spring due to…
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District 11 school in Colorado Springs makes film to uplift students during distance learning
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The film program at the Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning in District 11 wanted to find a way to lift the…
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District 20 hosts mental health Q&A to help parents navigate student grief amid school closures
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Academy District 20 is hosting a virtual Q&A session with mental health and education experts Thursday evening.…
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D60 senior students rally in response to canceled graduation ceremony
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Dozens of painted cars filled with senior high school students completely surrounded the District 60 administration building…
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District 70 set to resume bagged lunch program April 27
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — A free grab and go lunch program with School District 70 is schedule to continue Monday after it was paused when a service…
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Pueblo D60 hosting virtual town hall about design of new high schools
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — As Pueblo School District 60 continues to move forward with a bond and the planning of the new construction of both East and…
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Pikes Peak-area school districts discuss what final few weeks of school will look like
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With the Governor’s announcement that Colorado students and staff will not return to the classroom this year,…
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Gov. Polis: All Colorado schools to remain on e-learning through spring
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — UPDATE: Students in Colorado will not be returning to campuses this spring due to coronavirus. Gov. Jared Polis…
Continue Reading WATCH LIVE: Air Force Academy graduation honors class of 2020, Pence to give commencement address
US AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — This is a year of many firsts for cadets and the Air Force Academy. Family and friends have been barred from…
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Access to remote learning poses hurdles for students in D11
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — District 11 in Colorado Springs is among one of the largest districts in the city, serving students from diverse…
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