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    Education

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    News and updates from local schools and educational institutions

    78 posts

    Four Carbondale Residents Vying for Roaring Fork School District B Seat
    Education

    Four Carbondale Residents Vying for Roaring Fork School District B Seat

    Four candidates present their visions for Carbondale's District B seat during interviews, highlighting a philosophical split between student enthusiasm and strict accountability as the district awaits a permanent replacement.

    Carla Jennings · May 29th, 2026 · 3 min read
    Montrose School District Wins $6.2M BEST Grant for New Early Childhood Center
    Education

    Montrose School District Wins $6.2M BEST Grant for New Early Childhood Center

    The Montrose County School District secured a $6.2 million BEST grant to renovate a facility at 25 Colorado Avenue into a new early childhood center, aiming to boost enrollment and improve early learning foundations.

    Carla Jennings · May 28th, 2026 · 4 min read
    PAUSE Group Urges Steamboat Schools to Limit Early Grade Screen Time
    Education

    PAUSE Group Urges Steamboat Schools to Limit Early Grade Screen Time

    Founders of PAUSE urge the Steamboat Springs School District to establish clear, developmentally appropriate screen time policies for K-3 students, citing survey data and student testimony.

    Carla Jennings · May 27th, 2026 · 4 min read
    Craig School District Launches Virtual Academy to Fight Brain Drain
    Education

    Craig School District Launches Virtual Academy to Fight Brain Drain

    Moffat County School District launches the Virtual Academy within Craig High School for the 2026–2027 school year, aiming to retain students and community ties through flexible online learning.

    Carla Jennings · May 26th, 2026 · 3 min read
    Sarah Strassburger Steps Down as Aspen High Principal for Assistant Superintendent Role
    Education

    Sarah Strassburger Steps Down as Aspen High Principal for Assistant Superintendent Role

    Sarah Strassburger transitions from Aspen High principal to assistant superintendent after 20 years, marking a significant leadership change for the Aspen School District during the Class of 2026 commencement.

    Carla Jennings · May 24th, 2026 · 3 min read
    Steamboat's Meghan Lukens Drives New Cellphone Law for Schools
    Education

    Steamboat's Meghan Lukens Drives New Cellphone Law for Schools

    Colorado Rep. Meghan Lukens pushes House Bill 1135, requiring school districts to implement cellphone policies by July 2026, backed by Angela Duckworth's research showing physical distance from devices improves academic performance.

    Carla Jennings · May 21st, 2026 · 3 min read
    Colorado's First Paid Teacher Apprentice Lands in Gypsum Classroom
    Education

    Colorado's First Paid Teacher Apprentice Lands in Gypsum Classroom

    Justyne Terry becomes Colorado's first official graduate of the new paid teacher apprenticeship model, landing in a Gypsum third-grade classroom to help solve the region's critical teacher shortage.

    Carla Jennings · May 19th, 2026 · 3 min read
    Roaring Fork School District Keeps 3Rs Sex Ed Curriculum
    Education

    Roaring Fork School District Keeps 3Rs Sex Ed Curriculum

    Roaring Fork School District officials confirm the 3Rs sex education curriculum remains in place, citing state law and abuse prevention evidence despite ongoing parental debate.

    Carla Jennings · May 19th, 2026 · 3 min read
    Moffat County School District Celebrates End-of-Year Achievements
    Education

    Moffat County School District Celebrates End-of-Year Achievements

    Moffat County School District highlights end-of-year music concerts and art shows while urging the community to cherish the final days of the school year before summer break.

    Carla Jennings · May 19th, 2026 · 4 min read
    Aspen Country Day School Raises Funds for Teacher Housing
    Education

    Aspen Country Day School Raises Funds for Teacher Housing

    Aspen Country Day School’s Blue Green Night benefit funds new housing units in Basalt and on campus to help retain teachers amid rising local living costs.

    Carla Jennings · May 15th, 2026 · 3 min read
    Colorado Passes Senate Bill 125 to Codify Student Disability Civil Rights
    Education

    Colorado Passes Senate Bill 125 to Codify Student Disability Civil Rights

    Colorado lawmakers passed Senate Bill 125 to enforce disability civil rights in schools, while separate bills addressing teacher housing and standardized testing limits failed to pass.

    Carla Jennings · May 15th, 2026 · 3 min read
    Garfield Re-2 Teacher Completes State Apprenticeship Program
    Education

    Garfield Re-2 Teacher Completes State Apprenticeship Program

    Justyne Terry becomes the first person in Colorado to complete the new Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Program, offering a solution to the state's teacher shortage by allowing students to earn while they learn.

    Carla Jennings · May 15th, 2026 · 3 min read

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