April 15, 2008
Building a Better Atomic Clock
April 15, 2008 4:40 PM
The World's Most Accurate Clock . . . won't fit on your wristwatch, but it will be accurate to within 1 second every 200 million years. It's a CU Boulder creation. Shelley Schlender reports....
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April 4, 2008
What is the State of the Rockies?
April 4, 2008 12:02 PM
Colorado College's State of the Rockies Conference begins this Sunday, April 6. Each year, the conference examines critical issues facing the Rocky Mountain West from Montana to Arizona. This year, the conference itself will focus on how these broader issues affect the Colorado Springs area. Noel Black spoke with State of the Rockies Program Coordinator Chris Jackson about conference and the many events open to the public on Sunday and Monday.
[ STATE OF THE ROCKIES WEBSITE ]
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March 21, 2008
Prayer Scarves
March 21, 2008 5:02 PM
Photo: Shanna Lewis
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February 21, 2008
Healthy Beverages
February 21, 2008 9:40 AM
Colorado students would no longer be able to buy sugary sodas from high school vending machines, under a bill that passed out of a senate education committee on Wednesday. The sponsor says the state needs the bill to help stop the trend of childhood obesity. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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February 8, 2008
Affordable College Textbooks
February 8, 2008 11:16 AM
A bill aimed at making college textbooks more affordable cleared a senate committee on Thursday. After receiving unanimous support - Senate bill 73 now heads to the senate floor for debate. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
Posted by Delaney Utterback at 11:16 AM| Permalink | Comments (1) | Posted to Capitol Coverage , Education
January 14, 2008
Greg Mortenson: International peace begins with education.
January 14, 2008 4:43 PM
In 1993, former army medic Greg Mortenson attempted to climb K2, the world's second-highest mountain, which is located on the China-Pakistan border. Mortenson didn't make it to the summit. Exhausted and disappointed, he got lost on his descent and stumbled into a Pakistani village, where locals generously nursed him back to health. When Mortenson saw schoolchildren there using sticks in the dirt for lessons, he found his calling: building schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan. This week Greg Mortenson will visit Colorado Springs to discuss his experiences working in the heart of Taliban country. KRCC's Michelle Mercer has the story.
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Event information:
GREG MORTENSON AT CC
01.15.2008
GREG MORTENSON, AUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING BOOK THREE CUPS OF TEA, WILL DISCUSS HIS EXPERIENCES IN PAKISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN IN A FREE LECTURE TITLED "ONE MAN'S MISSION TO PROMOTE PEACE... ONE SCHOOL AT A TIME" AT COLORADO COLEGE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 15TH. Sponsored by the UCCS Center for Homeland Security.
• INFO: 7 P.M., COLORADO COLLEGE, SHOVE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1010 N. NEVADA AVE., 389-6607.
Read an extended account at the Colorado Springs Independent: [HERE]
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December 5, 2007
Local News Roundup, Wed., Dec. 5, 2007
December 5, 2007 5:41 PM
CU Settles Rape Lawsuits for $2.85 Million
Colorado Provisions Dropped From Federal Energy Bill
Greeley Goes Smokeless-less
Tancredo's Controversial New Campaign Ad
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October 31, 2007
Local News Roundup Wed., Oct. 31, 2007
October 31, 2007 5:18 PM
UPDATE: Feds Say: Protect Preble's Mouse in Colorado, But Not Wyoming
Read more about the decision HERE
Two Homicides in Pueblo This Week
Gas Leases Suspended for Environmental Concerns
Denver High School Clinics Ponder Offering Contraceptives
Report: Immigration Raids Traumatize Legal Residents
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October 22, 2007
D-11 School Board Candidates Forum, 10/16/07
October 22, 2007 9:19 AM
(L-R) Jan Tanner, Charlie Bobbitt
Chyrese Exline and Willie H. Breazell, Sr.
(L-R) Delia B. Armstrong-Busby, Tom Strand
and Robert (Bob) Null
On Tue., Oct. 16, 2007 Citizens Project hosted a forum for the candidates for Colorado Springs District 11 School Board. Co-sponsors included KRCC, The Colorado Springs Independent, Colorado Springs Black/Latino Coalition, League of Women Voters, Pikes Peak Equality Coalition, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, Freethinkers.
To listen to the debate in its entirety [CLICK HERE]
[ SLIDESHOW ]
Posted by Eric Whitney at 9:19 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Children & Youth , Colorado Springs , Education , Elections
October 18, 2007
Local News Roundup Thurs., Oct. 18, 2007
October 18, 2007 5:42 PM
Colorado Delegation Splits on SCHIP Vote
States Top Oil and Gas Regulator Resigns
Greeley's Reputation Hurts Recruiting at UNC
Springs Woman Convicted of Perjury in Arson Deaths
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 5:42 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Colorado , Crime , Education , Environment , Health , Legal , Politics
October 17, 2007
Local News Roundup for Wed., Oct. 17, 2007
October 17, 2007 6:06 PM
Photo courtesy of Colorado Environmental Coalition
Industry Says Roan Platau Gas Worth $1 Billion
Ranchers: Army Hardly Uses Pinon Canyon
2nd Bear Attack in Aspen
Teacher at Christian High School Arrested on Sex Charges
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October 16, 2007
Republican Education Platform: Merit-Based Salary For Teachers
October 16, 2007 6:31 PM
Students in Colorado could no longer graduate from high school without speaking proficient English. Teachers would get paid based on how well they do their jobs. These are just a couple of the education proposals Republican lawmakers announced for the upcoming legislative session which starts in January. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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September 21, 2007
Denver Schools Make Gardening Part of the Curriculum
September 21, 2007 5:00 PM
Three new farmers markets got started in Denver this summer, and they've beenselling things that are grown on the grounds of three different public schools. These schools are finding out how much there is to teach and learn in a garden, and that growing plants can generate hands-on lessons in science, math and social studies. This year they are teaching students about how the garden can be a business too. KCFR's Helen Gray visited the farmers Market at a school near Washington Park and has this report.
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September 18, 2007
Higher Ed Chief Making the Case for More Funding
September 18, 2007 5:23 PM
David Skaggs, Colorado's Director of Higher Education wants to change the way colleges and universities here measure success. That's an important step, he says, towards making the case to voters to increase public funding. At present, Colorado ranks 48th in the amount of money state government gives per student to colleges and universities. We're also 45th in terms of the number of high school freshmen who go on to finish college.
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Links to the Colorado Department of Higher Education:
"Colorado Higher Education at a Glance" Click Here
"A Look at Colorado's Demographic and Educational Context" Click Here
"How Does Colorado Stack Up? The State's Economy from a National and State Perspective" Click Here
Posted by Eric Whitney at 5:23 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Capitol Coverage , Colorado , Education
September 12, 2007
Denver Lawmaker Asks For State Money For City Schools
September 12, 2007 5:07 PM
A Democratic lawmaker from Denver wants to take part of the money slated to shore up the state education fund and use it for Denver Public Schools. The extra money would come from the Governor's controversial proposal that freezes local property tax rates. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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September 4, 2007
Newspaper Restrictions at UCCS Likely to Be Dropped
September 4, 2007 5:50 PM
A new policy banning newspaper distribution at most campus buildings at UCCS is probably going to change in light of faculty concerns about free speech rights.
DISCLAIMER: Some departments at UCCS and the Colorado Springs Independent are underwriters of KRCC.
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August 28, 2007
Local News Round-Up, Aug. 27, 2007
August 28, 2007 3:05 PM
A freshman at the University of Colorado's Boulder campus is recovering following surgery after he was slashed in the throat by a man school officials called incoherent.
A Fort Carson soldier is behind bars and another man is in critical condition after a weekend shooting in Colorado Springs. Police say 23-year-old Private First Class Matthew Kyle Moore was arrested Saturday evening, a few hours after he allegedly shot Leo Garcia twice in the chest.
Congressman Doug Lamborn doesn't want to talk about the 2008 election. In an interview with the Canon Daily Record Newspaper in Canon City, 5th District Rep. Lamborn said he's "busy concentrating (his) efforts on serving" his constituents and hasn't even officially declared as a candidate for a year from November. "At this point, I'm not concerned about any potential candidate," Lamborn said.
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 3:05 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Children & Youth , Colorado , Colorado Springs , Crime , Education , Elections , Ft. Carson , Military , Politics
August 17, 2007
Teaching Nurses to Teach Nursing
August 17, 2007 2:11 PM
The next time you are waiting for a nurse to take care of you in doctor's office consider this: recent studies show by 2020 there will be a shortage of 340,000 registered nurses in the US. Colorado is projected to have 31 percent fewer nurses than needed unless steps are taken to remedy the situation. One of the main factors contributing to this problem is a shortage of faculty to teach in nursing programs. During the last few years colleges, hospitals and other organizations in Colorado have begun to collaborate to address this issue. Shanna Lewis reports.
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:11 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Colorado , Education , Health , Regional
August 14, 2007
CSU launches "Peace Corps MBA"
August 14, 2007 3:39 PM
Starting this month, graduate business students at Colorado State University will have a new option. It's informally called "the Peace Corps MBA." The idea is to give people filled with the save-the-world enthusiasm that Peace Corps volunteers have in spades with practical management experience they sometimes lack. Nancy Greenleese reports.
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 3:39 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Business , Colorado , Education , Energy , Entertainment , Health , Poverty , Regional , Science
August 2, 2007
Independence Institute to Sue Over School Finace Act
August 2, 2007 6:13 PM
Opponents of a state school-finance measure are preparing a lawsuit over the plan to provide more funding for education by blocking an anticipated decline in taxes. Independence Institute president Jon Caldara says the group is also requesting campaign memos from school districts and county clerks to see if voters agreed to tax increases when they voted to give up tax surplus refunds for school funding.
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July 30, 2007
"Summer Heat" Teaches Young Women Fire Fighting Skills
July 30, 2007 12:02 PM
For girls in high school, summers can mean lots of Dawson's Creek re-runs and working on their tans. The Colorado Springs Fire Department, however, gives about 20 girls the chance to stretch themselves and gain self confidence by spending a week learning about fire fighting.
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:02 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Children & Youth , Colorado Springs , Education , Women's Issues
July 25, 2007
Counties Want More Money to Mitigate Oil and Gas Boom
July 25, 2007 3:21 PM
There are now some three thousand active oil and gas wells in Garfield County, a number that's projected to rise to 15-thousand by 2015.
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 3:21 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Business/Labor , Colorado , Education , Energy , Politics , Utilities
CU Axes Churchill
July 25, 2007 2:17 PM
Two and a half years of investigation into the academic work of controversial University of Colorado Professer Ward Churchill culminated on Tuesday. Regents voted 8-1 to fire Churchill, he vows to fight the decision in court. Maeve Conran reports from Boulder.
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:17 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Colorado , Education , Politics
July 11, 2007
New College Admission Standards
July 11, 2007 4:15 PM
Getting into college in Colorado just got tougher. But it's not as tough as some would like it to be. In three years incoming college freshman will face stricter standards to get into college than students do today. But the state's higher education commission rolled back some of the admission requirements and didn't make the standards has tough as they could have. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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July 4, 2007
Romer Stumping for Education
July 4, 2007 1:52 PM
Former Colorado Governor Roy Romer touted his education agenda in front of an influential crowd Tuesday at the Aspen Institute's weeklong Ideas Festival. Romer recently left his position as superintendent of Los Angeles public schools and is trying to bring education reform to the national spotlight. Bente Birkeland reports from Aspen.
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Romer made his comments as a panelist at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Learn more about the Aspen Ideas Festival [HERE]
Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:52 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Colorado , Education , Politics
June 28, 2007
Gov. Ritter on Fighting the Feds, Education and Immigration
June 28, 2007 2:05 PM
In our monthly conversation with Governor Bill Ritter the chief executive discusses recent disagreements with federal land management agencies, meetings with leaders in higher education, and his interest in Congress' efforts to craft immigration reform legislation.
These monthly conversations are produced for, and come to us courtesy of KCFR in Denver, they're conducted by Ryan Warner, host of the KCFR program "Colorado Matters."
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June 20, 2007
Student Loan Legislation
June 20, 2007 9:15 PM
Students are taking out an increasing amount of loans to pay for college, according to the latest figures from the College Board. Congress is now considering legislation aimed at cutting the soaring costs of higher education in Colorado and around the country. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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June 12, 2007
Governor Appoints Education Council Chairs
June 12, 2007 6:33 PM
Governor Bill Ritter says too many kids in Colorado are dropping out of high school and failing to go to college. A new council is set to start work on reforming the state's education system. The Governor recently appointed three people to head the council. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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June 6, 2007
"Hope Is Not A Plan," Author Interview, Part 2
June 6, 2007 7:00 AM
In 2004, Air Force Major Thomas Mowle went to Iraq at the request of a general who wanted "strategic thinkers" to help evaluate decision-making.
Mowle spent a year there and, with five other similarly tasked experts, wrote a book about the expereience called "Hope Is Not A Plan."
Major Mowle is a Ph.D. political science professor at the Air Force Academy, and his book is remarkably canddid for one written by an active duty officer.
[THIS] is the second of a three-part interview with Mowle about his book. Part three airs Friday, you can listen to part one [HERE].
More about the book from its publisher, can be found [HERE]
Posted by Eric Whitney at 7:00 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Education , Ft. Carson , History , Military , Politics
May 15, 2007
Springs Super would be First Black State Education Commissioner
May 15, 2007 5:35 PM
The sole candidate for Colorado's top education job is already thinking about what legacy he would want to leave. For starters he says a kinder friendlier education department. The state's current education commissioner is retiring and often had a contentious relationship with superintendents and school boards. Lawmakers say they're hopeful the next commissioner can turn that around. Bente Birkeland reports from Colorado Springs.
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May 2, 2007
Lawmakers Pass Property Tax Freeze
May 2, 2007 4:08 PM
Governor Ritter says he'll sign a controversial proposal that would freeze property tax rates to fund public schools. Republicans say it's a tax hike and unconstitutional unless it goes to a statewide vote. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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May 1, 2007
18 Cadets Leave Academy Over Cheating
May 1, 2007 7:38 PM
Eighteen cadets are leaving the Air Force Academy for cheating. The announcement comes 3 months after the school launched an investigation into a test of military knowledge given at the end of January. Academy Spokesman Johnny Whitaker:
WHITAKER: Some cadets suspected that other cadets were cheating on this particular test, so they went to their unit honor representatives, which are also cadets.
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 7:38 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Education , Military
April 25, 2007
Governor Creates Education Council
April 25, 2007 4:57 PM
Nearly thirty percent of students in Colorado drop out before they graduate from high school, that's according to state figures. On Tuesday Governor Bill Ritter created a council to examine how the state can lower the drop out rate and close the achievement gap between students of different races, gender and economic backgrounds. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Religion in the Military Debate at Air Force Academy
April 25, 2007 8:55 AM
Air Force Academy critic Mikey Weinstein debated evangelical Lawyer Jay Sekulow at the Academy on April 24th, 2007.
Click the link below to hear the entire debate.
Wienstein, who is an academy graduate is the founder of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation. He has sued the Academy over what he says is officially sanctioned proselytizing of non-Christian cadets. Last October a federal judge threw the suit out. Wienstein has promised to appeal.
Jay Sekulow is the Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice, originally founded by Pat Robertson. The Christian Post Newspaper has named him one of the "ten most influential kingmakers for the Republican party.
Sekulow and Weinstein debated the appropriate balance between religious freedom and official neutrality in the military.
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 8:55 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Education , Legal Affairs , Military , Religion
April 23, 2007
School Finance Preview
April 23, 2007 4:14 PM
This week lawmakers will debate Governor Bill Ritter's plan to freeze property taxes to help fund public schools. Republicans call it a tax hike because property taxes are scheduled to go down next year, and even some Democrats aren't sold on the idea. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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April 17, 2007
Governor Ritter Interview
April 17, 2007 5:20 PM
Gov. RitterIn his first 100 days in office, Governor Ritter has dealt with issues from school funding to water disputes, and union issues continue to simmer. Ritter vetoed a pro-union bill just days after taking office, and some union leaders are threatening to make a mess of next year's Democratic National Convention in Denver. He talks his first 100 days over with KCFR's Dan Meyers.
To hear the interview, [ click here ]
Posted by Eric Whitney at 5:20 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Capitol Coverage , Colorado , Education , Elections , Military , Politics
April 13, 2007
Graduation Standards
April 13, 2007 8:28 PM
High school students would face tougher graduation requirements under a bill that initially cleared the senate Wednesday. Colorado is one of a handful of states without minimum high school graduation standards. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Posted by Delaney Utterback at 8:28 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Capitol Coverage , Children & Youth , Education
March 26, 2007
Speak English or No Graduation?
March 26, 2007 3:20 PM
A bill that would forbid high school graduation for students who cannot speak English competently was given initial approval at the capitol. This came despite stiff opposition from several Democrats. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
Sorry, no transcript available.
Listen to this story here:
http://www.capcov.org/cgi-bin/showpost.cgi?367
Posted by Matthias Barker at 3:20 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Capitol Coverage , Education , Politics
Wind for Schools Program Could Get State Funds
March 26, 2007 10:35 AM
KCFR's Ryan Warner talks to Tom Potter of the Golden-based National Renewable Energy Lab about Colorado's Wind for Schools Program. It's the first of its kind in the country and could get a boost if state lawmakers approve new grants. (First broadcast March 13, 2007.)
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:35 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Education , Energy , Environment
March 21, 2007
Gov. Bill Ritter Interview on KCFR
March 21, 2007 10:15 AM
Governor Bill Ritter joins Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner for a monthly interview to discuss key state issues, including education, health care, immigration, and the environment. Interviews will air the third or fourth week of each month, depending on the governor's schedule.
Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:15 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Colorado , Education , Politics
February 28, 2007
Lawmakers Say NO to Abstinence
February 28, 2007 5:29 PM
Abstinence only sex education programs would be banned under a new bill in the statehouse. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
Sorry, no transcript available, listen here.
Posted by Eric Whitney at 5:29 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Capitol Coverage , Education , Politics
February 22, 2007
Energy Taxes For Colorado Schools?
February 22, 2007 11:16 AM
Lawmakers this week are considering a number of proposals aimed at mitigating the impacts of widespread oil and gas development in Colorado. The House Finance Committee unanimously passed a proposal that would use industry taxes to fund energy efficiency programs in public schools. It’s part of a plan to make sure Colorado gets its fair share of money from the state’s energy boom. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 11:16 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Capitol Coverage , Education , Energy
December 8, 2006
COMMENTARY: SCHOOL CHOICE, BY D-11 SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE JAN TANNER
December 8, 2006 6:48 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: SCHOOL CHOICE, BY D-11 SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE JAN TANNER
This Tuesday is the deadline by which voters in Colorado Springs School District 11 must return ballots in the school board recall election. Jan Tanner is a candidate for one of the seats that could be open if voters oust Eric Christen or Sandy Shakes. Earlier this week, Jan Tanner got in touch with us and asked to record a commentary for Western Skies. Our policy is to give anyone with an opinion 3 minutes of airtime, and here is Jan Tanner's commentary. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 6:48 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Education , Politics
December 7, 2006
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY: AN INSIDER'S VIEW
December 7, 2006 1:25 PM
archivesDEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY: AN INSIDER'S VIEW
Last summer, organizations in Colorado Springs that help people with developmental disabilities held a first-ever "awareness day." The idea was to let the community know about how many people locally need and get help with some of the tasks of daily living that most of us take for granted. Attendance was less than overwhelming, but reporter Lindsay Patterson was there, and wanted to learn more about the Springs' disabled community. In this story, Lindsay talks with people who help the disabled, and one local man who is aware of developmental disabilities every day. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:25 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Education , Health
November 29, 2006
D-11 RECALL CONFUSION
November 29, 2006 4:59 PM
archivesD-11 RECALL CONFUSION
Organizers of the recall election for two members of Colorado Springs School District 11 say voters may be confused over Eric Christen's latest promise to resign. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:59 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Education , Politics
October 20, 2006
CSU-PUEBLO'S PLAN TO RETAIN MORE HISPANIC STUDENTS
October 20, 2006 4:17 PM
archivesCSU-PUEBLO'S PLAN TO RETAIN MORE HISPANIC STUDENTS
With a large population of Hispanic students, Colorado State University Pueblo is at the forefront of efforts to see Hispanics through to graduation. The school recently got a grant for nearly $3 million to assist those efforts from the US Department of Education. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 4:17 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Education , Latino/a , Pueblo
September 29, 2006
COMMENTARY: WELCOME BACK RECESS
September 29, 2006 2:59 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: WELCOME BACK RECESS
Ask any elementary school student what their favorite subject in school is, and you'll likely get consensus that it's recess. Commentator Caroline Vulgamore worries that the time honored tradition of running around on the playground appears to be threatened. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:59 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Children & Youth , Education
RURAL SCHOOL DISTRICT RAISES TAXES TO BYPASS "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND"
September 29, 2006 2:54 PM
archivesRURAL SCHOOL DISTRICT RAISES TAXES TO BYPASS "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND"
Schools in the Kit Carson district, which is out on the plains in Cheyenne County about a hundred miles east of Colorado Springs aren't adhering to the federal "No Child Left Behind" law. That means they're giving up some federal funding. The conservative, tax averse community decided they'd rather raise local taxes than comply with the law. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:54 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Education , Politics
THE 65% SOLUTION? COLORADO'S SCHOOL FUNDING BALLOT MEASURES COMPARED
September 29, 2006 2:53 PM
archivesTHE 65% SOLUTION? COLORADO'S SCHOOL FUNDING BALLOT MEASURES COMPARED
Two ballot measures this fall would require school districts to spend most of their operating budgets on classroom costs in an attempt to improve K - 12 education. But critics say the measures won't help teachers or students and could have a devastating effect on schools. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:53 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | Posted to Children & Youth , Denver ,