Education
Conversation with a School Shooter: Man Remembers Firing His Gun at School When He Was a Teenager
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A man who fired his gun on a school campus as a 14-year-old in 2003 said he regrets that he thought that was the best way to protect himself. “If I had the wisdom and knowledge I have now, I definitely wouldn’t have made the decision I made," he said.
Read MoreUniversity of Denver Settles Equal Pay Lawsuit
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The University of Denver will pay $2.66 million and increase salaries to female law professors to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Read MoreUniversity of Denver Faces Federal Equal Pay Suit from Female Law Professors
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued the University of Denver alleging wage discrimination against female full law professors. The law school acknowledges paying all its female full professors less than their male counterparts but says the pay gap is justified.
Read MoreHow eliminating federal funding for public broadcasting would harm Colorado
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At just $1.35 per citizen annually per year, or .01 percent of the federal budget, public broadcasting is one of America’s best investments – and benefits all Coloradans.
Read MoreLawmakers take first step to ease testing burden for young English language learners
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State lawmakers from both political parties are seeking to undo a controversial State Board of Education decision that called for schools to test thousands of Colorado’s youngest students in English — a language they are still learning.
Read MoreHow storytelling is giving voice to a small part of the early childhood workforce — men
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In their own words, the men described the journeys that led them to work in the early childhood field — as teachers, counselors, coaches and administrators.
Read MoreColorado could be at the forefront in cutting back on early childhood suspensions and expulsions. Here’s how.
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Legislation introduced this week would limit out-of-school suspensions and expulsions for Colorado children in state-funded preschool programs and early elementary school.
Read MoreDan McMinimee out as Jeffco superintendent, ending awkward period after board vote to search for replacement
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Dan McMinimee has stepped down as superintendent of Jeffco Public Schools effective immediately, but will take an advisory role through the end of his contract, the district announced Thursday.
Read MoreDear Mr. President: Immigrant students in Denver tweet to Trump about why their families make America great
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Immigrant students in Denver tweet to Trump about why their families make America great
Read More'Standing in the Gap' Screening Shows Re-Segregation in Denver Schools
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Latino students in Denver Public Schools are arguably more segregated today in predominantly Latino schools than black students were before federally mandated busing. A new Rocky Mountain PBS documentary series explores the issues.
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