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EDUCATION
More Colorado Schools Saying ‘No’ to Phones in the Classroom
Kids and instructors of every generation in Colorado have had to deal with ever-changing technology concerns. Some school districts are taking measures to address today's tech. One can see where it's good on one side, yet worrisome on the other. You want your child to learn while at school, but...
See which teams are in every Colorado high school football conference for the 2024-25 seasons
The Colorado high school football landscape is changing yet again. Several schools have moved up or down classifications in CHSAA's latest placement, meaning there are new leagues and conference rivals for at least the next two seasons. ...
July brings record school year reports for Safe2Tell
(COLORADO) — At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, Safe2Tell saw a surge in report volume with an increase of more than 25% compared to the previous year and reached a record of reports for the school year. According to Safe2Tell, the July report revealed the total reports for the 2023-2024 school year reached […]
Some schools going back with few teachers, drivers and declining enrollments
The 2024-25 school year is starting with districts seeking help. Across Colorado, many districts are again short of teachers, staff, and bus drivers. In Jefferson County Schools, which resumes for most students on Thursday, the district is still looking to hire 11 teachers, 35 paraprofessionals, and 27 special education teachers, despite decades of declining enrollments due to a drop in birth rates and rising housing costs.In the Boulder Valley School District, officials are seeking to hire a dozen teachers as the district opens. They are offering a $3,500 signing bonus to bus drivers."What we're trying to do is be proactive and...
CSU Global program aims to curb Colorado's teacher shortage
Back-to-school season is in full swing! Yet as a new school year begins, many Colorado districts are facing an old problem – a teacher shortage.According to the Colorado Department of Education, that shortage is worsening. Last year, there were more than 1,400 open positions in schools state-wide. However, a program with Colorado State University Global aims to help end the shortage."We support the teachers to support the kids," said Dr. Audra Spicer, CSU Global Provost. "We seek out partnerships with Colorado school districts to bring in their teachers and upscale them."Spicer explained CSU Global is the country's first 100% online, fully...
Healthier school environment would mean better student performance
As another school year approaches, one thing that’s top of mind for moms is our kids’ health and safety at school. That includes breathing clean air in their classrooms and having a comfortable temperature that is conducive to learning. Unfortunately, the Colorado Department of Education estimates the average age of Colorado’s public school infrastructure to […]
Insurance coverage for college students: A guide for the upcoming semester
As college students create dorm room checklists, order books, and look over class syllabi, they shouldn’t forget about insurance plans and policies. Whether students are preparing to attend college for the first time — or entering into their senior year— they should be aware of insurance coverage for dorm items, renting, tuition, healthcare, and driving.
Four-day school weeks aren’t working out like some hoped
Had a lovely camping trip this past weekend where my wife and I “disconnected” by walking around with a phone in the air trying to get service so we could watch the U.S. Women’s National Team win gold at the Olympics. We successfully caught Colorado-born Mallory Swanson’s...
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