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Several Colorado School Districts Share Info About Security Procedures
Parents noticed some changes when they dropped their children off at school on Monday as Colorado school districts are doing more to assure parents their children will be safe.
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Parents noticed some changes when they dropped their children off at school on Monday as Colorado school districts are doing more to assure parents their children will be safe.
Denver Public Schools are getting a $4 million boost thanks to a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
The amount of time students spend in school doesn't guarantee a difference in student achievement, but one Denver school is already finding that more hours has positive results.
Colorado is one of five states where a group of students will soon start spending more time in class, as a program looks at what adding 300 hours to the school year would mean in terms of learning.
The Denver Board of Education is expected to vote Thursday night on what's become a controversial topic- whether to allow a charter school to move into part of the campus for North High School.
School bus drivers may be under so much pressure to stay on schedule some of them could be breaking the law and speeding through school zones to get students dropped off on time.
Plans to open an all-boys charter school in Denver are being scrapped.
Denver voters passed the Mill Levy Override and Bond initiatives for Denver Public Schools during Tuesday's election.
A new computer program developed for Denver Public Schools will help connect students with the school best suited for them. It's called School Match.
Denver Public Schools is the fastest growing urban district in the country.
The number of schools in Denver Public Schools that are meeting or exceeding district standards is rising.
The Denver Public Schools dedicated a new elementary school on Thursday. C3 stands for Creativity, Challenge and Community.
A woman suspected of stealing from Denver Public Schools has been arrested in a case that has many parents concerned.
Police in Denver have surrounded what is being described as a duplex near 3rd and Santa Fe where a man has barricaded himself inside after he allegedly shot at officers early Wednesday morning.
Police in Denver have issued a warning about a thief who poses as a parent and targets other parents at Denver Public Schools.
To celebrate the start of the new year, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and Superintendent Tom Boasberg will ride their bikes to school with students.
Denver Public Schools have one more week of summer vacation, but the district is already celebrating what it calls a renaissance at West High School.
The Denver Public School District gave a generous donation to an area hit hard by the Waldo Canyon Fire.
Thousands of foodies from across the country are in Denver this week. They're crowding the Colorado Convention Center sampling healthy new options to decide what to serve in their school cafeterias.
Denver Public Schools has approved opening eight new schools starting 2013.
Whether or not working part time is one's choice, it does have its advantages. Part-time work allows for flexibility which allows workers time to determine whether that job is the right fit.
A Denver Public Schools principal is out after an investigation indicated an unusual number of students' answers on statewide tests had been changed, likely by administrators.
A celebrated school in Denver is being investigated amid questions about CSAP scores.
Denver Public Schools is asking for an independent review of how certain schools in the district handled statewide tests last year.
Denver Public Schools has opened 36 new schools in the past five years in the quest to improve student achievement, but a new report says not all types of new schools are performing equally well.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he's dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Elected officials and political groups in Colorado and across the nation reacted to the news Sunday afternoon.
A man who forged keys out of silverware in order to steal mail from apartment mailboxes has been indicted on federal fraud charges.
The Rock Church, which sued the Town of Castle Rock over its ability to shelter homeless people on church grounds, saw a win in court on Friday after a federal judge granted the church a preliminary injunction against the town.
A horse that was found stuck and partially submerged in a creek bottom, was rescued by members of the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Berthoud Fire Protection District.
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he's dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Elected officials and political groups in Colorado and across the nation reacted to the news Sunday afternoon.
A man who forged keys out of silverware in order to steal mail from apartment mailboxes has been indicted on federal fraud charges.
The Rock Church, which sued the Town of Castle Rock over its ability to shelter homeless people on church grounds, saw a win in court on Friday after a federal judge granted the church a preliminary injunction against the town.
A horse that was found stuck and partially submerged in a creek bottom, was rescued by members of the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Berthoud Fire Protection District.
Authorities in Fort Collins say an investigation is underway after an officer and suspect were shot.
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A Denver couple returned to their apartment early Sunday morning to find an intruder inside, according to Denver police. The man who lived there shot the intruder several times, killing him.
According to a press release from the City of Fort Collins, officers responded to a rollover crash at Bryan Avenue and Mountain Avenue. The driver exited the vehicle with a firearm and exchanged gunfire with officers and ran toward Grand View Cemetery where more gunfire happened when officers followed the suspect.
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he's dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Elected officials and political groups in Colorado and across the nation reacted to the news.
First Alert Weather meteorologist Dayle Cedars details your Sunday forecast with cooler temperatures and another round of storms.
The virtual world is no exception — when there's a national spotlight to be snagged in collegiate sports, Colorado football always seems to be, quite literally, front and center.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Two CU Buffs and one CSU Ram are rated among the 100 best players in the new College Football 25 video game.
Cash, cars and even cows are just a few ways some nations reward their medal-winning Olympic athletes.
NBA guard Russell Westbrook is expected to join the Denver Nuggets after being bought out following a sign-and-trade agreement with the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Vice President Kamala Harris said in a statement that it is her "intention is to earn and win" the Democratic presidential nomination.
Former President Barack Obama did not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, saying the Democratic Party "will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead,
President Biden is the first sitting president to drop out of running for reelection since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 — leaving the race against Donald Trump in turmoil.
It was the pair's first event together since they became the GOP's nominees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he's dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Elected officials and political groups in Colorado and across the nation reacted to the news Sunday afternoon.
The Rock Church, which sued the Town of Castle Rock over its ability to shelter homeless people on church grounds, saw a win in court on Friday after a federal judge granted the church a preliminary injunction against the town.
Vice President Kamala Harris said in a statement that it is her "intention is to earn and win" the Democratic presidential nomination.
Former President Barack Obama did not endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, saying the Democratic Party "will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead,
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
"Great scans, everything was clear. Cancer-free,"19-year-old Isabella Strahan said after a battle with medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor.
Republicans were once the party of Obamacare repeal and abortion opposition. They've said little about either issue in Milwaukee.
Local officials, Lutheran Hospital staff, and other community members celebrated the completion of their new facility with a ribbon-cutting Thursday night.
For a long weekend, just shy of 20 kids will get to spend some time with people just like them, those who were born with a cleft, and many say it's a safe space where they feel comfortable.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
Leaders in Colorado and the city of Boulder say they're excited after the city was named a finalist to host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027.
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
The new nonprofit, On The House Denver, works with caseworkers and other nonprofit organizations to provide its clients with furniture and essential home items at no cost.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.