COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Amid mounting concerns about the return to in-person classes in the fall, some parents are being proactive in their decision. One Colorado Springs woman with severe asthma told KRDO she decided to cancel enrollment for her third grader at a local charter school, because she’s at-risk and worried her daughter
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — It was a landmark win for DACA Thursday when the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Trump Administration’s attempt to end the dreamers program, also known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. It’s an Obama-era program that protects immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, and the 5-4 vote in the
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DENVER (KRDO) — Denver police officers will no longer be used as school resource officers in Denver public schools, according to our news partners at 9News. This comes after a unanimous vote by the Denver Public Schools Board of Education to end its contract with the Denver Police Department. DPD officers will be phased out
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Spanish class will look a lot different at Pueblo’s Central High School starting next year. Last April, Pueblo School District 60 and administrators at Pueblo Central decided to transition all Spanish language courses from the classroom to an online platform. A number of parents, alumni and students are dismayed by the district’s decision and the
Continue Reading DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s public schools will need to be flexible about reopening classroom instruction this fall by keeping remote learning options available for students at schools that have coronavirus outbreaks, the governor and the state’s chief epidemiologist told the education board Monday. Colorado is gradually reopening its economy after a stay-at-home order helped slow
Continue Reading COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado Department of Education has released initial draft guidelines for the 2020-2021 school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and officials want feedback before establishing a final plan before the end of summer break. The main guidelines for preparation can be found at this link, and it’s split into tips
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It’s safe to say graduation ceremonies haven’t looked the same this year due to Covid-19. However, one small private school in Colorado Springs decided they wouldn’t let a global pandemic stop them from celebrating their graduates. In fact, they added a little adventure. “I mean, I’ve never grabbed something on the way down so that’s
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs is holding “drive-thru” style graduation ceremonies for seniors. Seniors from Sierra High School were the first to celebrate Thursday morning. Cars filled with supporting family and excited graduates entered the school parking lot as teachers and staff cheered them on. Upon entering
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With the State legislature reconvening next week to figure out how to make up a $3.3 billion shortfall due to COVID-19, the Colorado Education Association is worried the majority of cuts will come from Colorado Public Education funding. “The notion that schools and students will bear the brunt of the
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BOULDER, Colo. (KRDO) — The University of Colorado Board of Regents voted to approve a zero percent increase in tuition and fees for the 2020–21 academic year at its regular meeting on Tuesday. The resolutions that passed included the following: A zero percent increase in tuition for undergraduate students including resident, nonresident and international students.A
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The State Department of Public Health on Thursday approved El Paso County’s variance request to allow in-person graduation ceremonies with restrictions. The CDPHE issued a letter to Health Director Susan Wheelan saying that El Paso County’s lower infection rate and the county’s variance plan is adequate and approved. That means
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Over 1,500 students at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs will earn degrees during a spring 2020 virtual commencement ceremony on May 15th. The graduates will receive bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees. The ceremony will include messages from past alumni, elected officials, and a keynote address by the Student
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Amid school closures due to COVID-19, the Colorado Attorney General’s office says the Safe2Tell app is being used for different issues than usual — like cyber bullying, drug use, neglect and mental health problems. The Safe2Tell monthly report released this week shows cyber bullying and welfare checks rising to the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — When it comes to funding, Colorado schools are about to receive some help, but it’s still a drop in the bucket to what make up for what may be lost due to the coronavirus pandemic. Thanks to the Federal Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act or better known as
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — As the end of the school year nears, parents in Colorado Springs say they’re frustrated with the e-learning process as they’re juggling work responsibilities. A parent who reached out to KRDO says, “As parents, we have been asked to continue to provide for our children, as well as becoming teachers
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Advancement Placement – or AP testing – has gone virtual for 2019-2020 academic school year. District leaders across the Pikes Peak Region say the new format has presented some challenges for students. At Harrison District 2 alone – there are 500 students taking over 800 different AP exams. But all
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Because of an expected $3 billion in state revenue this year and next because of the coronavirus pandemic, there will be less funding for education — and that means hard decisions ahead for local public school districts. Lewis-Palmer School District 38, in the Monument area, is preparing to bite the bullet by cutting 15% of
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Pueblo’s in-person graduation night has been cancelled this year because of COVID-19, certainly disappointing many high school seniors. However, District 60 says its making sure their walk across the stage is still a special one. This week and next week, District 60 is filming its virtual graduations for all senior classes
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The District 70 Board of Education has approved changes to the entrance age requirement for children entering kindergarten. For the upcoming school year, children must be 5 years old before August 1, 2020 to attend kindergarten in the fall, according to a press release sent out by the district. Previously, children
Continue Reading COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — School districts around Colorado Springs are still working out their plans for graduation ceremonies, but the El Paso County Public Health Department released guidelines Tuesday to help schools craft workable plans. The plan will be submitted to the governor’s office for approval, but it has been created and reviewed by
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