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Linda McMahon, President Trump's nominee to become secretary of education, appeared before senators on Thursday.
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Linda McMahon, President Trump's nominee to become secretary of education, appeared before senators on Thursday.
With continuous glucose monitors, students with Type 1 diabetes no longer have to visit the school nurse for a finger prick. But some parents say it falls to them to keep an eye on blood sugar levels from home or work — even though they may not be able to quickly reach their child when something's wrong.
School districts around the country have put over 4,500 electric buses on the road, but more funding is needed.
A federal appeals court has blocked the implementation of the Biden administration's student debt relief plan, which would have lowered monthly payments for millions of borrowers.
Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years.
President Biden marked the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision.
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
"If it has to do with young girls in New York City, then it's not political," said Meridith Maskara, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Greater New York.
The free housing initiative, which is the first of its kind in the country, has not only attracted attention for its innovation, but for its potential to serve as a blueprint for addressing educational and housing challenges nationwide.
Oklahoma teachers asked to return between $15,000 and $50,000 in bonuses after state education agency discovered it paid them in error.
New York City's American Museum of Natural History is closing two halls featuring Native American objects.
President Biden said that of the borrowers who can get their loans forgiven, nearly 44,000 are teachers, nurses, firefighters and others who are eligible for forgiveness after working 10 years of public service.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Iowa law banning some books from school libraries and forbidding teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ issues.
Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow was fired Wednesday for what the system's president called "abhorrent" actions.
Oregon's largest school district says it has reached a tentative agreement with its teachers union and its roughly 45,000 students will be back in class after more than three weeks.
At least 100 children in grades 1 through 5 were arrested in school during the 2020-2021 school year, according to CBS News analysis of newly-released federal data.
Darryl George has been told he will be removed from his Texas high school and sent to a disciplinary alternative education program.
As schools across the country are reporting shortages, some switch to extreme measures to keep classrooms staffed.
Michigan State University fired Tucker on Wednesday after the suspended football coach last year had what he described as consensual phone sex with an activist and rape survivor.
Attorneys for a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death late last year want cameras banned from his courtroom.
Morris Brown College is reinstating its Covid mask mandate for the next two weeks as a result of positive cases at the Atlanta University Center.
Facing a national teacher shortage, hundreds of districts across 26 states have switched to a four-day school week to help recruit and retain staff.
Florida's social studies curriculum has been lambasted by critics for suggesting enslaved people "developed skills" for their "personal benefit."
Top colleges' preferential treatment of children of alumni has been facing new scrutiny since the Supreme Court last month struck down the use of affirmative action as a tool to diversify college campuses.
Let the melting begin! Saturday daytime highs will climb to the low 50s across the Denver metro area with 40s across the mountains.
The update came after a Vatican spokesman said the Pope "rested well" overnight.
The property manager of the Gardens on Havana is providing retail space to the Aurora Police Department for free for five years. Their presence has already made a difference.
Dozens of families in Jefferson County got outside to enjoy Friday's snow day before the snow melts. It was a classic example of a community getting together and, in some cases, carrying on family traditions.
State lawmakers spent over five hours debating a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's pardon of those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Republicans sat with their backs to Democrats as the bill was read.
Let the melting begin! Saturday daytime highs will climb to the low 50s across the Denver metro area with 40s across the mountains.
The property manager of the Gardens on Havana is providing retail space to the Aurora Police Department for free for five years. Their presence has already made a difference.
Dozens of families in Jefferson County got outside to enjoy Friday's snow day before the snow melts. It was a classic example of a community getting together and, in some cases, carrying on family traditions.
State lawmakers spent over five hours debating a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's pardon of those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Republicans sat with their backs to Democrats as the bill was read.
A controversial bill limiting who can buy ammunition in Colorado was expected to get initial approval in the Capitol on Friday. The bill narrowly made it out of a committee and was heavily amended before a debate even started.
In this week’s Your Local Dish, CBS Colorado First at 4 Anchor Mekialaya White and restaurant promoter Larry Herz dined at The Bindery in Denver.
Watch meteorologist Callie Zanandrie's forecast.
The Aurora Police Department opened a new substation at the Gardens on Havana shopping center. The Havana Business District was one of the biggest retail theft targets in the country. As the plaza continues to struggle with theft, officers will be present steps away.
Officials at the Colorado Avalanche Information Center are urging skiers, snowboarders, and others in the mountains to be careful after an avalanche killed a 41-year-old woman from Crested Butte was killed in an avalanche near Silverton.
State lawmakers spent over five hours debating a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's pardon of those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Republicans sat with their backs to Democrats as the bill was read.
Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs announced.
Colorado athletes and researchers are working to bring more awareness to the mental health struggles they often face.
Emma Raducanu was approached in a public space "by a man who exhibited fixated behavior" and the same man was spotted in the first few rows during her match, the WTA said.
The study analyzed search queries mentioning gambling, addiction, addict, anonymous or hotline — such as gambling addiction hotline — from January 2016 through June 2024.
South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley and her defending national champions' home win streak ended in an 87-58 loss to No. 7 UConn on Sunday.
The update came after a Vatican spokesman said the Pope "rested well" overnight.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News.
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
President Trump said he is nominating Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Trade group for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United say carriers are mishandling fewer passenger wheelchairs.
State lawmakers spent over five hours debating a resolution condemning President Donald Trump's pardon of those involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Republicans sat with their backs to Democrats as the bill was read.
A controversial bill limiting who can buy ammunition in Colorado was expected to get initial approval in the Capitol on Friday. The bill narrowly made it out of a committee and was heavily amended before a debate even started.
The Department of Homeland Security has filed a response to a motion by Denver Public Schools, which is challenging a new immigration enforcement policy from the Trump administration.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News.
When a couple spotted a property on Ogden Street in 2022, they felt it was the perfect solution as parents of three young children. Neighbors have since raised concerns about a possible conflict of interest with their attorney.
Abdal Aziz, who came to Colorado a month ago, hasn't explored the state yet because he's been waiting for a prosthetic leg. He lost his leg in the Israel-Hamas war, which he says he feels incredibly lucky to get away from.
With the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, doctors are warning people of the importance of vaccinating their children.
Trade group for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United say carriers are mishandling fewer passenger wheelchairs.
The latest bird flu detections come as the U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to rehire bird flu experts that were fired as part of DOGE cost-cutting efforts.
Colorado athletes and researchers are working to bring more awareness to the mental health struggles they often face.
The mayor of the Northern Colorado town of Estes Park said he fears there could be economic impacts to his community if the Trump administration moves forward with layoffs to the National Park Service.
Legislation was proposed at the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday that could change how the tipped employees like servers and bartenders are paid.
The Colorado Department of Revenue says it will be a little longer before their office will be accepting state tax returns.
Trade group for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United say carriers are mishandling fewer passenger wheelchairs.
Walmart delivered another year of strong sales and profits, but executives expressed caution about an uncertain economic landscape.
When a couple spotted a property on Ogden Street in 2022, they felt it was the perfect solution as parents of three young children. Neighbors have since raised concerns about a possible conflict of interest with their attorney.
In an email to fire department members, Local 858, the Denver firefighters' union, said 64% of firefighters voted that they had no confidence in Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton while 36% said they had confidence in their chief.
Members of the Denver Fire Department began voting on a vote of no-confidence in their chief and deputy chief, as their own union urged them to reject the no-confidence vote.
Police and the FBI believe they have cracked the case of a $12 million heist last summer at a jewelry store in a popular Denver mall.
Following jaw reconstruction surgery, Ben Varga was released from Denver Health and headed home to rest and recuperate.