More Testing Reduction For Colorado Pupils
Colorado school children are getting more than one testing break this week. A national consortium has reduced the number of standardized tests and the hours students will have to sit for them next year.
Colorado school children are getting more than one testing break this week. A national consortium has reduced the number of standardized tests and the hours students will have to sit for them next year.
A dozen rural school districts from across Colorado are calling for relief from Common Core-linked testing and asked for a chance to take a local approach to measuring student success.
Rural schools in Colorado who want to opt out of Common Core linked tests can pilot their own assessments under a proposal passed in the waning hours of the state legislative session.
On the eve of the first round of Common Core testing, the Colorado State Board of Education declared its support for parents' right to choose to keep their children from being assessed.
Colorado lawmakers got a warning from the federal government about a bill that would keep Colorado parents, teachers and schools from being penalized for opting children out of standardized testing.
State legislators and parents were among those debating a proposal for Colorado to retreat from the Common Core educational standards, one of a slew of school-reform bills being considered Thursday.
Political heavyweights in Colorado banded together Tuesday to call for a reduction in mandatory student testing.
A Colorado State Board of Education member says more than 100 parents have told him of attempts to pressure them into allowing their children to take standardized tests, prompting the board to issue a statement Monday to rein in districts.
New standardized tests aligned with Common Core standards have students hunched over computers across Colorado this month — unless their parents pulled them out because of questions such as whether their kids are spending too much time preparing for examinations instead of learning.
Nearly a decade ago U.S. Congress, warned that America will fall behind in the global economy if its education system doesn't produce more workers with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.
American students are falling behind students in other countries on international assessments of math and science. Statistics such as these are driving the call for education reforms to strengthen science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the country's schools.
While many in education and STEM fields embrace the new Common Core standards, many strongly oppose them. Some hold the belief that the Common Core will lead to a national curriculum, others believe the standards are weaker than what states have already implemented.
In a quick hearing, a Jefferson County judge moved to order a 24-year-old to remain at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Pueblo for six more weeks despite having served her time in jail. Her family believes it was the right move.
Michael Porter Jr. put in an impressive effort in each of the Nuggets' five games against the Lakers in this year's playoffs, despite family troubles that might have caused a distraction for other players.
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On Monday night in Castle Rock, neighbors are meeting to share concerns and learn more about a proposed in-patient mental health facility for teens and young adults.
Jareh Sebastian Dalke, 32, of Colorado Springs was sentenced in connection with his efforts to transmit classified National Defense Information to an agent of the Russian Federation.
In a quick hearing, a Jefferson County judge moved to order a 24-year-old to remain at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Pueblo for six more weeks despite having served her time in jail. Her family believes it was the right move.
State lawmakers are trying to figure out how to close a $67 million shortfall in the state budget, even as the governor passes a new budget. The shortfall stemmed from a mistake by the Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise.
On Monday night in Castle Rock, neighbors are meeting to share concerns and learn more about a proposed in-patient mental health facility for teens and young adults.
Jareh Sebastian Dalke, 32, of Colorado Springs was sentenced in connection with his efforts to transmit classified National Defense Information to an agent of the Russian Federation.
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In a quick hearing, a Jefferson County judge moved to order a 24-year-old to remain at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Pueblo for six more weeks despite having served her time in jail. Her family believes it was the right move.
Jareh Sebastian Dalke, 32, of Colorado Springs was sentenced in connection with his efforts to transmit classified National Defense Information to an agent of the Russian Federation.
State lawmakers are trying to figure out how to close a $67 million shortfall in the state budget, even as the governor passes a new budget. The shortfall stemmed from a mistake by the Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise.
Michael Porter Jr. put in an impressive effort in each of the Nuggets' five games against the Lakers in this year's playoffs, despite family troubles that might have caused a distraction for other players.
Some newborns in Colorado are wearing Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets gear during the playoffs.
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell "sustained a minor wound" in a shooting that took place early Sunday morning in Florida, the team said.
WNBA legend Candace Parker announced she's retiring after 16 years.
Bernhard Langer admitted that his injury came from playing pickleball.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
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The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu was reportedly detained for questioning and released Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
State lawmakers are trying to figure out how to close a $67 million shortfall in the state budget, even as the governor passes a new budget. The shortfall stemmed from a mistake by the Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise.
Gov. Jared Polis signed the Colorado budget on Monday, fully funding schools, creating more housing and investing in public safety.
Rep. Joe Neguse, a Democrat who represents Colorado's 2nd Congressional District, is giving Vietnam veterans the welcome home they didn't receive when they returned from war 50 years ago.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
Some students in the neighboring CU Denver residence hall even posted signs of support for the protestors in their windows, but not everyone is welcoming of their message or efforts.
In a quick hearing, a Jefferson County judge moved to order a 24-year-old to remain at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Pueblo for six more weeks despite having served her time in jail. Her family believes it was the right move.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Fine dining at Disney? Theme park is now home to one of 26 Florida restaurants awarded a coveted star from the Michelin Guide.
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