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Schools are hiring as enrollment falls. Is that a problem -- or a choice
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (668+ words) Are American schools facing an imminent financial bubble? More people are working in public schools, even as fewer students attend them. To some observers, this math just isn't math-ing. Schools, some fear, are setting themselves up for disaster by spending…...
A U.S. scholarship thrills a teacher in India. Then came the soul-crushing questions
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (525+ words) When the letter from the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program arrived, it felt as though the sky had opened. I was going to America for four months to study how language learning could become more equitable. But almost instantly…...
Colorado bill backed by students could provide kids with free passes to the zoo, museums, and more
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (496+ words) Thomas Jefferson High School junior Mai Travi has visited Denver's zoo, museums, recreation centers, and much more, thanks to the city's MY Denver Card. The card has provided Denver youth ages 5 to 18 with free access to those opportunities since 2013. But…...
Forget the State of the Union. What's the state of your quiz score?
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (57+ words) What's the state of your union, quiz-wise? Find out! Forget the State of the Union. What's the state of your quiz score? This week, the state of the union was stated (but not uniting) at length. If you know your…...
Colorado Democrats want to protect the civil rights of students with disabilities
1+ week, 3+ day ago (386+ words) Legislation in the works would task the state education department with investigating complaints of schools falling short in serving kids with 504 plans, which allow for modifications in the classroom. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story…...
Looking for ways to keep your kid busy this summer? These NoCo programs and camps are registering now
2+ week, 4+ day ago (504+ words) It's that time of year again, when you need tofigure out what the students in your household are doing all summer. Across Northern Colorado, programs are opening their summer schedules for registration. Here's a handy list. Grades: K-9Location: Chilson Recreation Center,…...
Colorado lawmakers plan expansion of high school biliteracy endorsement
3+ week, 1+ day ago (449+ words) A new bill would help Colorado students get recognition at graduation for being fluent in more than one language. Colorado lawmakers created a process in 2017 for districts to create a seal of biliteracy to be awarded at graduation. Students earn…...
CSU faculty raise alarm over how the university is finding its next chancellor
3+ week, 2+ day ago (256+ words) The representative body for academic faculty and a local chapter of the American Association of University Professors have both raised objections to Colorado State University's search process for Chancellor Tony Frank's replacement. Both groups say the quickly launched internal search…...
How the new dietary guidelines could impact school meals
3+ week, 3+ day ago (786+ words) Putting together a school meal isn't easy. "It is a puzzle essentially," said Lori Nelson of the Chef Ann Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes scratch cooking in schools. "When you think about the guidelines, there's so many different pieces that…...
Colorado State University needs to comply with local ordinances, new bill proposes
3+ week, 4+ day ago (478+ words) A bill to curb noise and remove electronic billboards at Colorado State University has its first hearing on Thursday at the state capitol. Senator Cathy Kipp proposed the bill after receiving emails and hearing from residents about loud sounds from…...