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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Pueblo health officials remind parents and guardians about required back-to-school vaccinations
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo County Department of Public Health and Environment reminds parents and guardians about back-to-school…
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Last weekend for Colorado Springs Backpack Bash
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Saturday, August 7 is the last weekend for El Paso County’s annual Backpack Bash. Hosted by Pikes Peak United Way…
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Colorado College expands in-state scholarship program, raises income qualification for families
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Colorado College is expanding its in-state scholarship program, Colorado Pledge, to diversify its students’…
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No seats left on the bus: District 49 students put on a waitlist due to driver shortage
FALCON, Colo.(KRDO)– The looming bus driver shortage, that Falcon School District 49 warned of earlier this summer, is now coming to a head. A…
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Pueblo County to award more than $2 million in marijuana tax scholarships
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo County unveiled how much scholarship money will be awarded thanks to marijuana sales tax. According to our news…
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Pueblo School District 70 releases current COVID recommendations for school year
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo School District 70 released updated COVID recommendations ahead of the new school year. Officials sent D70…
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