Author: Eric Young
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State testing a mixed bag with slight gains in elementary, big drops in high school math
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save State test results released by the Colorado Department of Education Tuesday reveal most Colorado elementary-grade students continuing to recover from COVID learning losses while high school math scores took a notable hit last year. Results varied by grade, but incremental progress was reported overall for…
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Colorado’s economy sees steady gains across the board, midyear report finds
Halfway through 2024, Colorado’s economy remains resilient in some areas while exceeding expectations in others, new data finds. The University of Colorado Boulder released its midyear economic update Thursday which found slight increases in the state’s growth domestic product (GDP), employment and overall population. “Based on both the quantitative and qualitative information we have received…
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Colorado Summer EBT program rolls out following delays
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Following some initial delays, needy Colorado families will have more funds to feed their kids while school’s out. The Colorado Department on Human Services announced Thursday the rollout of the new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program. Similar to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,…
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Judge dismisses lawsuit by multiple school districts over Colorado’s universal pre-K rollout
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include comments from Governor Jared Polis. A Denver District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging damages stemming from last year’s universal preschool rollout in Colorado. District Judge Jon. J. Olafson ruled that the six public school…
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Oak Ridge fire reaches 25% containment,1,193 acres burned
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Oak Ridge fire west of Beulah in Pueblo County was 25% contained Thursday morning. According to Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3, the total acreage burned remained unchanged from the previous night but grew slightly to 1,193 Thursday evening from drier weather, warmer…
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Douglas County High opts out of 2024 commencement at Air Force Academy
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Douglas County High School has announced last-minute adjustments to its commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024. After originally planning to hold its ceremony at the Air Force Academy, the Castle Rock-based school announced Wednesday that it is moving graduation to EchoPark Stadium in Parker,…
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Monument high school student dies in crash at ski resort
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A Palmer Ridge High School student died Monday night from injuries suffered while snowboarding at Keystone Resort. Levi Inama, 14, from Monument hit a tree near the beginner trail Two Sled on Dercum Mountain about 9:20 a.m. Saturday. He was later transported to the Keystone Medical Center by ski patrol. A bystander witnessed the crash…