$237 million in BEST projects make the cut
Nearly a dozen school renovation and construction projects totaling $237.7 million were recommended Wednesday by the state School Capital Construction Assistance Board.
Archive for: June, 2010
BEST board struggles with grant requests
The state school construction board Tuesday once again learned that giving away money can be tricky and frustrating.
Districts and unions settling earlier, for less
School districts and teachers unions across Colorado are settling contracts earlier this year as record budget cuts leave little to negotiate
Regents vote to appeal gun ruling
The University of Colorado Board of Regents voted 5-4 Friday to appeal a court decision that would have allowed concealed weapons on campus.
College finance idea hits nerve
Sensitive future debates about funding state colleges – and other issues – were previewed Wednesday as a state advisory panel held a key meeting in its process of drafting a new strategic plan for the state system.
Violence, depression, suicide stalk gay youth
Suicide prevention groups hope a new film sharing the stories of nine Colorado Springs youth will help them reach an especially at-risk community.
Budget woes loom again for 2011-12
Legislators Monday got some modest good news about the 2010-11 budget but some sobering forecasts about 2011-12.
DPS board approves sex ed resolution
An oft-divided board comes together on two potentially controversial issues – sex ed and northwest Denver schools – but splits on budget.
CSU slashes tuition for low-income students
The Commitment to Colorado program eliminates tuition for lowest-income state residents and reduces it for moderate-income families.
Work looks like play at PE teachers institute
DPS hosts its eighth annual Physical Education and Dance Summer Institute, drawing PE teachers from around the state this week.
