Schools

Girl Scout Cookie season helps girls connect with Longmont community

“Selling cookies helps me meet a lot of new people,” said 9-year-old Girl Scout Dhriti Mehta.

Jan 31, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Colorado adults who never finished high school could get more help toward a diploma

About 300,000 Colorado adults lack a high school diploma

Jan 30, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Colorado would expand financial aid, loan forgiveness for student teachers

The bill would offer loan forgiveness to principals and special service providers as well as classroom teachers and school counselors.

Jan 28, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

17,000 and counting: Families apply for free preschool in Colorado

Around 17,000 Colorado families have applied for the state’s free preschool program

Jan 27, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Colorado’s school transportation system lacks transparency, report says

A Colorado think tank said school districts’ bus systems aren’t required to provide adequate data to inform effective policymaking.

Jan 26, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

St. Vrain Valley Schools releases strategies for 100% graduation rate

The district outlined its plan to help all students graduate on time.

Jan 26, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

SVVSD extends Carbon Valley Academy renewal term

The charter school faced declining enrollment during the pandemic, but has since seen an increase, school board officials said.

Jan 26, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Leader team meets future journalists at New Meridian High School

Dozens of students attended a Q&A session with the Longmont Leader team.

Jan 25, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Overworked, underpaid, under attack: Survey shows Colorado teacher challenges

Burnout and high turnover lead to higher workloads for the staff who remain

Jan 25, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

$1.45M FRCC grant to help parents attend college

A federal grant will subsidize child care for the next four years, the college said.

Jan 25, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >