The School Buzz: Widefield D3 teacher wins grant, honored at AFA football game
Christmas came early for a special education teacher in Widefield School District 3. Ryann Long Larkins is a teacher at Sunrise Elementary School.…
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Lewis-Palmer D-38 first in southern CO to debut new bus tracking tech for parents, drivers
MONUMENT, Colo. (KRDO) – Parents in Monument sent their kids back to school Wednesday. And they may have noticed a big upgrade if their kids ride the…
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New president of Pueblo Community College to speak at annual Celebration Walk
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Undergraduates and soon-to-be freshmen at Pueblo Community College are invited to kick off the new semester at the college’s…
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U.S. Navy to showcase SEAL VR experience at Doherty High School
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Officials with United States Navy say Navy outreach and diversity leaders will visit Doherty High School on August…
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D-8 elementary school rolls out red carpet, active duty to welcome back students
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – All Patriot Elementary School students returning to school this week are treated like an A-list celebrity. The school…
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New superintendent set to take command of United States Air Force Academy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Officials with the United States Air Force Academy say Lieutenant General Tony D. Bauernfeind will take command of…
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Colorado Springs D11 Board of Education approves salary increase for teachers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)- The Colorado Springs District 11 Board of Education just approved a salary increase for teachers that takes effect…
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Pueblo School District 60 reaches new agreement to raise pay for teachers
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO13) – Pueblo School District 60 is announcing a new tentative two-year agreement with the Teacher’s Union, also known as the…
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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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