Don't have to be big to make big impact on community
When 5th graders at one local elementary school were asked to put together a community service project, a group of them decided they wanted to help families in need. Monday, they showed just how much...
View ArticleBringing an elementary education full circle
A lot of teachers eventually come back home to work in the local school district. But one local teacher did one better: going back to the school where she was once a student.
View ArticleApple launches software for interactive textbooks
Apple says its launching a new version of its iBooks software, tailored to present vivid, interactive textbooks for elementary and high school students on the iPads.
View ArticleMaking the Grade: Pear Park Elementary
Teachers have assigned small group work to students for years now, but one local elementary school has mastered a formula for small group work that keeps students engaged and involved.
View ArticleState proposes school ban on trans fat
District 51 is nearly trans-fat free, says nutrition director.
View ArticleP.U.L.S.E. ensuring that local high schoolers can save a heart
On Thursday, Central High School students had the opportunity to work up a sweat learning CPR in gym class, rather than playing sports.
View ArticleCommunity celebrates as Appleton finishes 100th year
There was a centennial celebration at Appleton Elementary School this week, making it the oldest consolidated school in the state.
View ArticleState, schools working to curb number of remediation courses in college
Many high school graduates are looking forward to college classes in just a few months, but for some, class may be a like high school. More and more Colorado students are taking remedial courses once...
View ArticleDeadline for Public Safety Academy Approaches
If you have ever wondered what a day is like fighting fire, catching criminals, or answering 911 calls, you now have the opportunity to learn about it at the Citizens Public Safety Academy.
View ArticleCMU enrollment on the rise
Student enrollment at Colorado Mesa University has increased five years in a row, and it's not slowing down.
View ArticleEast Middle School floods, closes Friday
East Middle School in Grand Junction is closed today due to a water line break.
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