House passes bill to address teacher shortage in Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A bill that could help tackle Colorado’s education crisis is heading to the State Senate. Colorado…
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The School Buzz: Canon City HS students present bold, new upgrades to school’s theater
Two students are stepping up at Canon City High School to help those with disabilities. Atalia Fisher and Chloe Martin are both students with…
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Pueblo City-County Library District receives nearly $50K to expand internet access
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo City-County Library District (PCCLD) received nearly $500,000 to expand internet access in the county. According…
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The School Buzz: Manitou Springs HS sends 9 students to SheTech STEM conference
The Manitou Springs School District is doing what it can to empower its female students when it comes to STEM fields. Nine girls from Manitou High…
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Petition against changes to school hours starts for Colorado Springs Academy District 20
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A petition that started the same night Academy School District 20 approved new school start times despite…
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District 2 Superintendant named 2023 Colorado Superintendent of the Year
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A Colorado Springs superintendent was named the 2023 Colorado Superintendent of the Year. Friday, Dr. Wendy…
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Colorado public education system in a ‘state of crisis’ according to state teachers union
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new report from the statewide teachers union says Colorado’s public education system is in a “state of crisis.”…
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Pueblo Community College unveils new nursing teaching center at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Thursday, Pueblo Community College (PCC) unveiled its new Nursing and Allied Health Teaching and Learning Center at St.…
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Woodland Park school board appoints new member, community members hold protest
WOODLAND PARK, Colo. (KRDO) — Woodland Park School District teachers and parents gathered outside the district building Wednesday to protest the…
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The School Buzz: Pueblo West students raise 9,000 items for homeless shelters
Students at Pueblo West are truly making a difference. As part of their DECA “community giving project,” Lainey Parsons, Aaron Amella and Carol…
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Pueblo Bulls visits elementary school to teach students the importance of financial literacy
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Bulls Minor League Hockey Team spent time in the classroom to help teach students about financial literacy. This…
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Pueblo’s Buell Children’s Museum unveils new interactive exhibit ‘What’s the Buzz? The Life of the Honey Bee’
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Buell Children’s Museum at Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center unveiled a new interactive exhibit that explores…
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Manitou Springs School District parts ways with superintendent
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Following a special board meeting on Friday night, KRDO has learned the Manitou Springs School District and its…
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The School Buzz: Manitou HS students go to Mars with help of Challenger Learning Center
Students from Manitou Springs High School are returning from a trip to Mars … through a simulation, of course. Science students from Manitou…
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Colorado public school enrollment drops in 2022
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — The state reports Colorado public school enrollment declined slightly in the fall of 2022. According to the Colorado…
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Manitou Springs School District 14 closes all schools due to internet and phone outage
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Manitou Springs School District 14 closed all schools in the district Wednesday due to a phone and internet outage.…
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El Paso County’s Christmas tree recycle drive collects $20k+ to help local youth sports
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Since New Year’s Eve, El Paso County has raised more than $20,000 to help local youth-development programs. In two…
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Colorado’s four-year graduation rate for K-12 students improves; Dropout rate increases too
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — According to the Colorado Department of Education, the statewide four-year graduation rate improved with the Class of 2022.…
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Enrollment for Colorado’s Universal Preschool opens January 17
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — Enrollment for Universal Preschool (UPK) in Colorado is set to begin January 17, 2023. According to the press release from…
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Four Pueblo County teachers to be honored for service in community at Broncos’ last home game
DENVER, Colo. (KRDO) — This weekend, four outstanding Pueblo County School District 70 teachers will be recognized for their service in the…
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