CU Boulder student wins Rhodes Scholar award

The Denver Post (Education) 11/18 11:35A Philip Marcelo, Deepti Hajela

BOSTON  The latest crop of U.S. Rhodes scholars has more women than any other single class, and almost half of this year’s recipients of the prestigious scholarship to Oxford University in England are...

With the school’s future in limbo, Salida del Sol advocates emphasize need for dual-language program...

The Denver Post (Education) 11/18 7:26A Emily Wenger

Ismael Mendoza had trouble talking to his parents when he was a teen. His parents were Spanish speakers, and Mendoza’s Spanish slowly got worse as he was encouraged not to use it at school. Mendoza said he’s one of many in Greeley who lament...

CU Boulder’s mini satellites set to launch Monday in California

The Denver Post (Education) 11/18 7:10A Charlie Brennan

The University of Colorado s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics is primed for Monday s scheduled launch of two of its miniature satellites on a mission to collect data on the physics of the sun and its impact on Earth. The two LASP...

Colorado takes a hands-off approach when schools don’t serve students well

The Denver Post (Education) 11/17 2:00A Erica Meltzer

When Colorado schools don’t do a good job educating certain groups of students — like students of color or those learning English — state education officials can suggest ways to improve student performance and help districts find funding for new...

Colorado anti-bullying program, fueled by pot tax dollars, considered one of the best in the...

The Denver Post (Education) 11/17 1:00A Monte Whaley

Colorado s newest anti-bullying program is being fueled by proceeds from legal marijuana sales and earning local and national praise from students, teachers and watchdog groups for its effectiveness. People can tell the difference when they walk...

As feds unveil new policy, Colorado universities say they already offer equal protection in sexual...

The Denver Post (Education) 11/16 2:18P Elizabeth Hernandez

New rules proposed by the U.S. Department of Education on Friday would change how sexual assault investigations are handled on college campuses nationwide , adding protections for students accused of sexual misconduct while narrowing what kinds...

Colorado State Board of Education pushes Adams 14 district to give up authority over its schools

The Denver Post (Education) 11/15 1:49P Yesenia Robles

With the Adams 14 district failing to meet state academic expectations for eight years, Colorado education officials plan to send in an outside manager — but they don’t trust the district to agreeably cede its authority. So before it steps in,...

Once 9,000 votes behind, Jefferson County’s $567 million school bond issue passes by 1,537

The Denver Post (Education) 11/15 1:34P Monte Whaley

The $567 million school bond issue in Jefferson County that looked like a loser on election night is now officially a winner. The final count for measure 5B  is 150,595 voters in favor and 149,058 against, according to the completed tally posted...

“I’m not ashamed”: Flat Earthers find kindred spirits in a Denver convention center

The Denver Post (Education) 11/15 11:41A Sam Tabachnik

Rick Hummer, an emcee at a flat Earth conference in Denver, looked into a sea of people and asked them to repeat three words. I m not ashamed, Hummer said. The crowd eagerly responded. I m not ashamed of ridicule, they chanted. I m not ashamed of...

CU Boulder professor accused of sexual harassment placed on leave amid investigation, according to...

The Denver Post (Education) 11/14 3:59P Cassa Niedringhaus

A University of Colorado professor has been placed on leave, and reportedly banned from campus, as CU officials investigate misconduct allegations against her. Amy Wilkins, an associate professor of sociology, is accused of a pattern of sexual...

Former student accuses Thornton teacher of dropping her grades after she reported being sexually...

The Denver Post (Education) 11/14 12:11P Kirk Mitchell

A former student is suing a teacher and administrators at Horizon High School in Thornton, claiming she got lesser grades B s and C s instead of her customary A s after she reported numerous sexual harassment allegations against the teacher....

“An abuse of power”: Parents sue Commerce City charter school over suspension of students following...

The Denver Post (Education) 11/13 2:41P Elizabeth Hernandez

Parents of students attending a Commerce City charter school are suing the institution over allegations that its chief executive officer suspended more than 100 students last year after a peaceful campus protest, then barred two parents from...

Jefferson County school superintendent “confident” $567 million bond measure will squeak out a win

The Denver Post (Education) 11/13 10:27A Monte Whaley

A $567 million school bond issue that looked dead on Election Night  most likely will pass by a razor-thin margin, Jefferson County School Superintendent Jason Glass said Tuesday. Measure 5B is holding onto a slim lead and we have a high level of...

PETA asks Colorado State University researchers to stop infecting birds with West Nile virus

The Denver Post (Education) 11/13 3:00A Jessica Seaman

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent a letter to Colorado State University on Monday asking the school to end experiments that involve infecting wild birds with the West Nile virus. The animal rights group, known as PETA, said in the...

Colorado looks to stem teacher shortage through mentoring programs, new CU admission guarantee

The Denver Post (Education) 11/12 1:00A Monte Whaley

Leah Silverstone doesn t hold back when talking to her high-energy protege, Arvada West senior Amanda Erholm, about the rigors and pitfalls of teaching. I am honest as I can be about teaching, said...