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Colorado civics bee crowns middle school champion who will now compete nationally
Seventeen Colorado middle schoolers sat in front of a crowd of onlookers Friday, answering a series of perplexing questions about United States civics. The winner of the competition will go on to compete in the National Civics Bee later this year. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the...
Demonstrators at DU gather at pro-Palestinian encampment amid order to leave
Hundreds of people gathered at a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Denver on Tuesday after an email from the university asked encampment participants to leave by 9 p.m.By 9:30 p.m., CBS News Colorado footage shows hundreds of people gathered at the Cargenie Green near the center of campus, many holding Palestinian flags or signs expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.Around 7 p.m., the university sent an email to students and faculty with that 9 p.m. deadline to clear out of the encampment."We've lost confidence that the encampment can continue without further compromising operations and safety for all campus members....
Grants slash cost of Aurora summer preschool programs
The first year of universal preschool in Colorado is coming to a close and it has been a relief for many families. Now summer activities are on the brain, but they might not be in the budget. However, some Aurora programs just got more affordable. The city of Aurora offers a continuous preschool program from August to May for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Tuition-based programs are available for 3-year-olds and UPK subsidized programs for 4-year-olds. "We also offer summer programs for our preschoolers, three to six-year-olds, and then our older kids from six to 13,"...
Dr. John H. Sampson Appointed as New Dean at CU Anschutz, Bringing Leadership in Medicine and Research
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has announced Dr. John H. Sampson as the new Dean of the School of Medicine and Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, starting July 1, 2024. Dr. Sampson is currently a senior vice president at Duke University Health System. He will replace John J. Reilly, Jr., MD, who is retiring after nine years in the role.
Colorado state track and field championships: Day 1 highlights
The 2024 Colorado high school state track and field championships kicked off at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood on Thursday. Battle Mountain has four relays and six individuals competing, while Eagle Valley sent five relays and six individuals to the three-day competition. Zakia Shreeve blazed a 15.61 personal best in the...
$975 million bond proposal for DPS includes funding air conditioning
DENVER — Denver Public Schools has spent years and millions of dollars working to install air conditioning in schools. But dozens of schools still rely on portable cooling devices and fans to help keep teachers and students cool on warm days. They've even called for early dismissals to keep students out of classrooms that get hotter as the day progresses.
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