The School Buzz: 2024 National Civics Bee State Champion
COLORADO, USA (KRDO13) — A standout student from Buena Vista is being recognized for his knowledge in civics! He just won a major state competition,…
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Thunderbirds arriving, tickets available for Air Force Academy graduation
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Graduation season is here and the 2024 class of Air Force Academy (AFA) Cadets are almost ready for graduation.…
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The School Buzz: Elementary school students challenge UCCS students with U.S. history
A group of 5th graders from Hellen Keller Elementary took a field trip to UCCS this week all to challenge them during an event called ‘Liberty Day.’…
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The School Buzz: Falcon Middle School’s ‘mini courses’ continue to hit bullseye
Falcon Middle School is hitting the right target with students in regards to the ‘mini-courses.” The courses are smaller than regular classes but are…
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The School Buzz: Pueblo County High School supports unified basketball team for 12th straight year
Pueblo County High School was proud to host Project Respect this past Thursday for the 12th-straight year, an effort to support their unified…
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The School Buzz: Widefield elementary student raises money for Humane Society selling snow cones and popcorn
Small actions can make a big difference. And Lucie, a Widefield Elementary School for the Arts student, is proving just that. Lucie’s class was…
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State funding for public schools to increase $700 per student but budget remains at 1989 levels
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed the state’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget which will fully fund public education for the…
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The School Buzz: Calhan HS students teach elementary students finance
Calhan High School students became teachers this week in order to spread the knowledge of finance. Personal finance students from the high school…
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The School Buzz: Astronaut assigned to next moon mission visits D20 students
D20 students got a special visit from an astronaut who’s on track to make history. Jeremy Hanson met with 4th-grade students at Academy International…
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Two state investigations into Academy District 20 find issues with special education programs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – In 2023, the Colorado Department of Education worked on four separate investigations in Academy District 20…
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Harrison School District 2 says they are feeling strain due to influx of immigrant students
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Harrison School District 2 says they are feeling the strain as they work to accommodate a large influx of immigrant…
Continue ReadingThe School Buzz: Atlas High School junior gets an opportunity to work at our nation’s capital
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– In our School Buzz story of the day, we’re featuring a local high school student already getting hands-on…
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The School Buzz: D3 science teacher awarded Red Cross ‘Hero of the Year’ after saving athlete’s life
A science teacher from Widefield High School was honored this past weekend by the Red Cross because she saved a student-athlete’s life this past…
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The School Buzz: Elementary School honors 7-year-old, helps kick off Rampart’s D20 ‘Bald For Bucks’ fundraiser
Local students are trading their locks for cash this week in what’s become a remarkable annual tradition in D20. For the 17th year in a row…
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The School Buzz: Monument 6th graders part of realistic workshop from UCHealth surgeons
A group of local elementary students got a remarkable, firsthand look this week into the world of medicine. 6th graders from Prairie…
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Eastlake High School set to go “cell phone-free”
The school plans to implement “Yondr pouches,” which can be used to secure cell phones without taking them out of the possession of…
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The School Buzz: D8 Chef redefines lunch food
School lunches are being redefined in Fountain-Fort Carson schools because of one chef. Todd Ganatta isn’t a school cook. He’s a chef. And he is…
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Department of Justice begins investigation into D20 Superintendent’s former school district
KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash. (KRDO) – A federal investigation is now underway at a school district in Washington State where the current District 20…
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Students protest and push for answers after Pine Creek High principal was placed on leave
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Students and parents gathered outside the Academy School District 20 administration building to protest after Pine…
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Pine Creek High School staff calls out to protest principal being placed on administrative leave
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – About a third of Pine Creek High School staff didn’t show up to school Friday after their principal, Tracie…
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