Proposed bill would require schools to use a student’s preferred name
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) – A local democrat representative is sponsoring a bill that would require schools to use the preferred name of a student,…
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The School Buzz: Mesa Ridge HS students use engineering skills to create toddler pull toys
Students at Mesa Ridge High School teamed up for a neat engineering project that ended with the creation of unique toddler pull toys. The toys were…
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The School Buzz: D8 school’s ‘Leaving To Learn’ curriculum gives students look into post-grad careers
Welte education center is an alternative high school Fountain-Fort Carson District 8. And this year, they’re implementing a new curriculum…
Continue ReadingThe School Buzz: D-2 elementary school’s read-along gets students excited about books
Harrison School District 2 is helping students, and their families, get more excited about books through a new read-along program. Giberson…
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The School Buzz: Fountain Valley School’s ‘Food Rescue Program’ carries on tradition of helping volunteers
One former high school student’s mission to reduce food waste is still creating change at Fountain Valley School . Students…
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The School Buzz: Minnequa Elementary School honored with CO award at State Capitol
Minnequa Elementary School has been recognized with the governor’s Bright Spot Award for achievements in math. The school’s principal and several…
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The School Buzz: Pueblo middle school using innovative program to help students focus
A Pueblo middle school is taking a new approach to help students re-focus following lunch period. Heaton Middle School has implemented a program…
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The School Buzz: D49’s ‘Santa’s Toy Express’ Comes Through For Students Yet Again
Bus drivers in D-49 led another holiday charge that’s spread holiday cheer for dozens of students and their families. The Santa Toy Express is a…
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Higher education worth the price for successful career and livable wages, new state report finds
COLORADO, USA (KRDO) – The Colorado Department of Higher Education released its yearly Return on Investment (ROI) report, giving insight into…
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The School Buzz: McClave Elementary School recognized nationally as ‘Blue Ribbon School’
Bent County has a lot to brag about now that McClave Elementary School has been recognized nationally. Mcclave Elementary School was recently named…
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Parker school teacher fired after showing shooting footage to students after lockdown drill
PARKER, Colo. (KRDO) — A Parker Core Knowledge school teacher was fired from her job after she showed students school shooting footage following a…
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Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, CASA, invites men to ‘Dudes and Brews’ event
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, or CASA, of the Pikes Peak Region, is hosting a “Dudes &…
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The School Buzz: Colorado Springs boarding school celebrates diversity with ‘Unity Day’
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo (KRDO) – A Colorado Springs boarding school not only celebrates its students but the great diversity of which its student body…
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National Veterans Small Business Week begins in Southern Colorado Oct. 30-Nov. 2
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– This week (Oct. 30-Nov. 2) marks National Veterans Small Business Week, and this year, the Colorado Veterans…
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Family sues after Colorado Springs student is removed from class for Gadsden Flag patch
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Two months after Jaiden Rodriguez was removed from class for a Gadsden Flag patch on his backpack, his family is…
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Winter season tips to prevent the risk of motor vehicle theft
COLORADO, USA (KRDO)– Winter is right around the corner, and Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is giving some tips on how to prevent yourself from Motor…
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2 kids taken to the hospital after ‘vaping marijuana’ at Colorado Springs middle school
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Colorado Springs School District 11 confirmed with KRDO that crews responded to Sabin Middle School Thursday morning…
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Money, Politics, and Schools: a look at the money influencing El Paso County school board races
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — As candidates for El Paso County school boards vie for seats in the November election, some community members believe…
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Bear Creek Nature Center hosts 4th annual ‘Boo at Bear Creek’ Oct. 20
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Bear Creek Nature Center is hosting its 4th annual ‘Boo at Bear Creek,’ and it’s a special after-hours event…
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Morton Elementary School in Pueblo closed following water main break
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) –Lights are back on at Morton Elementary School after classes were canceled today due to a water main break. Water leaked…
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