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What parents need to know about gifted and talented education
Leer en español.Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox.Some Colorado school districts are trying new approaches to identifying gifted children among students of color and other underrepresented groups. Children identified as gifted can get extra attention at school to further develop their skills.But across the state and the country, big gaps remain, with white students most likely to be identified as gifted.Here are some basics to help parents navigate what being gifted means.What does it mean if a child is labeled...
Hiker's encounter with bear on popular trail prompts 20-hour search and rescue mission
A hiker's encounter with a black bear led to a 20-hour search and rescue mission in the area of Colorado's San Luis Valley this week. On the afternoon of August 12, Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue initiated a search for a missing hiker at about 3 p.m. in the area of Zapata Falls. The hiker had been with a partner, but the two had become separated, prompting the partner to report the situation to emergency services. ...
U.S. Downs Switzerland, 7-0, in Under-17 Five Nations Tournament
PIESTANY, Slovakia – Nathaniel Pederson (Shakopee, Minn.) had a goal and two assists and Ryder Fetterolf (Sewickley, Pa.) stopped all 25 shots he faced, including 14 in the third period, to lead the U.S. Under-17 Select Team to a 7-0 victory over Switzerland here today in its second of four games at the 2024 Under 17 Five Nations Tournament.
Women’s Basketball announces 2024-25 non-conference schedule, expanded radio coverage
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – A new-look staff within the Air Force women's basketball office brings with it a new taste for competition in the non-conference along with a few familiar looks, as Head Coach Stacy McIntyre and company announced their 2024-25 non-conference slate on Friday. The 2024-25...
‘Christmas Unlimited’ collecting school supplies for students in need
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — As the first day of school ushers students back into the classroom, Christmas Unlimited is working to make sure academics have what they need to find success. “We service every school in the Pikes Peak region,” Mike Tapia with Christmas Unlimited said. “And every school is really in need.” The biggest need […]
Colorado Wildlife Attacks on the Rise: A Simple Explanation?
Growing up in a mountainous region of Colorado, it was commonplace to see deer and elk all over town and no one batted an eye. There was never any talk about these magnificent beasts attacking humans, or even getting within close proximity. Wolf Attack: First to Be Reported Since Colorado’s...
Things to Do: End-of-summer Festivals and Evening Concerts Fill August Calendar
Colorado summer is here, and there's so much to do. Food festivals, fairs and community gatherings galore entertain from the mountains to the plains and from small towns to our largest cities. Music fills every downtown gathering spot and park in Northern Colorado all summer. Greeley, Loveland, Windsor and Fort...
Manitou Springs school district returns to classrooms, racing toward success this school year
MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -Manitou Springs High School is kicking off the school year with a brand-new initiative aimed at bringing the community together while raising much-needed funds for the district. The school’s first-ever 5K run, a key event in their calendar, is set to inspire students, staff, and families to lace up their running shoes for a good cause.
Bear Creek will soon be abuzz for Honey Harvest and Pollinator Celebration Day
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Come see what all the buzz is about – the Bear Creek Nature Center is celebrating our state's pollinations with the "Bear Creek A'Buzz- Honey Harvest and Pollinator Celebration Day" on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will...
Coloradans Can Check Out Live Horse Racing With Big Cash on the Line
Coloradans can get in the car and take a fun road trip to see (and bet on) professional horse racing. While the Kentucky Derby does get all the attention in the world of horse racing, Wyoming's races are something to see, as well. Your trip will take you through some of the prettiest parts of Wyoming to see some very majestic horses.
HOT AND DRY TO START THE WEEKEND
TONIGHT: mostly clear with overnight lows in the 50's and 60's with calm winds. TOMORROW: Partly to mostly sunny with temps soaring into the upper 80's to low 90's around Colorado Springs and near 100° from Pueblo to the eastern plains. SUNDAY: Temps still top out around 88° for...
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