PE needs respect in Colorado classrooms, health groups say
Physical education is tired of being shoved into a corner by the likes of math, science and reading comprehension, and a coalition of Colorado health groups is advocating that PE...
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Farm-to-lunch-table program helps Colorado students understand that food doesn’t just come from the supermarket
In Colorado, 23 schools and 12,771 students have participated in Project Produce, which provides $2,500 grants through its partner Healthy Skoop to help kids better understand that food comes from...
Discrimination lawsuit dismissed between Denver Public Schools and minority-owned firm over hiring
A settlement has been reached between the Denver Public Schools and an architectural firm that claimed the district consistently discriminated against minority-聽and women-owned businesses in selecting contractors for projects.
CU’s benefits from season turnaround, bowl appearance are more than just money
The re-emergence of Colorado football reaps plenty of benefits for the university, beyond the financial windfall of representing the school and conference in a bowl game.
Teacher shortage in Colorado is worsening, according to state report
2016 was the sixth consecutive year the number of people joining the workforce as teachers and administrators has dropped.
Colorado Heights University to close its Denver campus next year
Colorado Heights University, a not-for-profit, private university in southwest Denver, said Tuesday it will close its doors next year. School officials said they will work with the 500 students enrolled...
Denver Public Schools “Mindfulness” class teaches gratitude, appreciation of surroundings
Since starting "Mindfulness" sessions last year during school, the Creativity Challenge Community elementary school in southeast Denver has seen greater focus and less conflict among is students.
Education Secretary King calls for end to paddling students
Colorado is one of seven states without a law prohibiting corporal punishment for students.
Huge tip, kind words reassure immigrant nervous about his future in Denver
A $100 tip and a few kind words from a customer reassured Osamah Ajour that America and Colorado is still a good place to live.
DU gets $10 million from Barton family to address social issues through new institute
The newly minted Institute for Philanthropy and Social Enterprise at the University of Denver got a kick-start Thursday with a $10 million naming gift from Laura Barton and her family.