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As GOP ramps up school culture wars, Democrats weigh a counterattack

As GOP ramps up school culture wars, Democrats weigh a counterattack

After putting up little resistance in recent years, there are some signs that national Democrats are ready to fight back.
Are there enough free preschool seats for Colorado 4-year-olds? It depends.

Are there enough free preschool seats for Colorado 4-year-olds? It depends.

On paper, there are plenty of seats. State officials expect only about half of Colorado’s 4-year-olds to participate in the first year.
9 Skyline juniors present STEM ideas at CU symposium

9 Skyline juniors present STEM ideas at CU symposium

The students developed their ideas and presented their findings with help from CU mentors.
Twin Peaks to allow some staff to carry concealed handguns

Twin Peaks to allow some staff to carry concealed handguns

Trained non-teachers with concealed carry permits could become school security officers in the next school year.
Expulsion hearing officers would get more training under Colorado bill

Expulsion hearing officers would get more training under Colorado bill

A bill that aims to give students some protections in the expulsion process cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday.
Colorado special education gets long-awaited funding boost

Colorado special education gets long-awaited funding boost

The additional funding comes from the 2023-24 state budget and a related special education funding bill and enables Colorado to meet funding commitments it made in 2006 but never honored.
CMAS, PSAT, and SAT sticking around: Colorado won’t reduce testing requirements

CMAS, PSAT, and SAT sticking around: Colorado won’t reduce testing requirements

The sponsors of a bill that aimed to reduce the burden of standardized testing and encourage school districts to experiment with new ways to measure student achievement withdrew the legislation this week. 
Beyond the field: Coaching student athletes to their full potential

Beyond the field: Coaching student athletes to their full potential

Coaches are great leaders because they motivate others to become their best.
St. Vrain Valley Schools report gains in reading, math

St. Vrain Valley Schools report gains in reading, math

New district achievement data shows many students are improving in core subjects and extracurricular involvement.
FRCC takes stand against sexual violence

FRCC takes stand against sexual violence

Take Back the Night event in Longmont works to shatter the silence and stigma