School /tags/school School en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT Teachers, students test out AI in Colorado classrooms /news/2024-11-27/teachers-students-test-out-ai-in-colorado-classrooms Some Colorado schools are testing out the use of AI in their classrooms. So far, there’s been a mixed reaction from students and staff. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /news/2024-11-27/teachers-students-test-out-ai-in-colorado-classrooms Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat How we treat concussions in kids has changed. This doctor wants to make sure parents are getting the message /podcast/inthenoco/2024-11-20/how-we-treat-concussions-in-kids-has-changed-this-doctor-wants-to-make-sure-parents-are-getting-the-message The Colorado Department of Education recently adopted new treatment guidelines for kids who suffer concussions. The new guidance can speed recovery time by getting kids physically active and back to school quickly. Meet a doctor who’s making it her mission to help parents think differently about kids and concussions. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-11-20/how-we-treat-concussions-in-kids-has-changed-this-doctor-wants-to-make-sure-parents-are-getting-the-message In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole EPA chooses Mountain West project to reduce air pollution in schools /regional-news/2024-09-03/epa-chooses-mountain-west-project-to-reduce-air-pollution-in-schools Air pollution can be two to five times worse indoors compared to outside, and it’s especially concerning for children, who tend to breathe in more air than adults in relation to their body weight. Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:31:45 GMT /regional-news/2024-09-03/epa-chooses-mountain-west-project-to-reduce-air-pollution-in-schools Rachel Cohen A Colorado Springs school is making students ditch cell phones. It's a trend in the Mountain West. /regional-news/2024-08-23/a-colorado-springs-school-is-making-students-ditch-cell-phones-its-a-trend-in-the-mountain-west According to a new policy in Colorado Springs, students need to put their phones away all day inside special pouches. Schools in Boise, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas already have similar policies. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT /regional-news/2024-08-23/a-colorado-springs-school-is-making-students-ditch-cell-phones-its-a-trend-in-the-mountain-west Rachel Cohen More schools stock overdose reversal meds, but others worry about stigma /news/2023-10-08/more-schools-stock-overdose-reversal-meds-but-others-worry-about-stigma Colorado is among several states that ensure schools have access to the opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone for free or at reduced cost. But most districts hadn’t signed up by the start of the school year for a state distribution program amid stigma around the lifesaving treatment. Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT /news/2023-10-08/more-schools-stock-overdose-reversal-meds-but-others-worry-about-stigma Rae Ellen Bichell and Virginia Garcia Pivik, KFF Health ڱ Schoolkids in 8 states can now eat free school meals, advocates urge Congress for nationwide policy /news/2023-08-28/schoolkids-in-8-states-can-now-eat-free-school-meals-advocates-urge-congress-for-nationwide-policy Minnesota, New Mexico, Colorado, Vermont, Michigan, and Massachusetts will make school breakfasts and lunches permanently free to all students starting this academic year, regardless of family income. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:52:46 GMT /news/2023-08-28/schoolkids-in-8-states-can-now-eat-free-school-meals-advocates-urge-congress-for-nationwide-policy Steve Karnowski and Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Banning imagination, one book at a time /news/2023-08-25/banning-imagination-one-book-at-a-time This week, a parent in Douglas County challenged four books with gay and “alternative” themes. The Greeley Board of Education also recently stood up to parent challenges on four other books. KUNC culture commentator Peter Moore examines the value of books in schools in an era when teachers and librarians have become de facto bookshelf defenders. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:00:00 GMT /news/2023-08-25/banning-imagination-one-book-at-a-time Peter Moore Colorado student performance still lags post-pandemic, 'persistent and troubling' disparities remain /news/2023-08-17/colorado-student-performance-still-lags-post-pandemic-persistent-and-troubling-disparities-remain The Colorado Department of Education released student assessment data this week for the 2022-2023 academic year. It shows that student performance is still lagging behind pre-pandemic levels despite meager gains. Significant disparities based on gender, race, wealth and disability also remain. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:00:00 GMT /news/2023-08-17/colorado-student-performance-still-lags-post-pandemic-persistent-and-troubling-disparities-remain Lucas Brady Woods Duck Valley Indian Reservation to receive $64 million for new school construction /regional-news/2023-06-29/duck-valley-indian-reservation-to-receive-64-million-for-new-school-construction After more than five decades, the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation will be getting a new school. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:40:21 GMT /regional-news/2023-06-29/duck-valley-indian-reservation-to-receive-64-million-for-new-school-construction Maria Palma How Colorado is filling gaps as last-resort schools dwindle /news/2023-05-18/how-colorado-is-filling-gaps-as-last-resort-schools-dwindle Experts are hopeful a new state law will lead more facility schools to open. Meanwhile, school districts are creating their own programs, and creative and skilled educators are finding ways to meet students’ needs in traditional classrooms. Thu, 18 May 2023 12:07:00 GMT /news/2023-05-18/how-colorado-is-filling-gaps-as-last-resort-schools-dwindle Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado, and Rae Ellen Bichell, KFF Health ڱ