Author: Nick Sullivan
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Aggression at fiery El Paso County school board meetings prompts safety concerns
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Student board representative Abigail Troup was shaking. The bitter atmosphere at an April 13 School District 49 board meeting went from bad to worse during public comment, the Pikes Peak Early College senior said. Community members lobbed personal attacks at each other and at school leaders. One woman was escorted out of the building for…
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Colorado Springs’ School District 49 opposes mental health screening bill
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The School District 49 board unanimously passed a resolution opposing a bill that seeks to establish a mental health screening program for sixth through twelfth grade students in Colorado public schools. The board’s move on Thursday responds to a bill it says violates parental rights. According to the latest version of House Bill 23-1003, students…
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In Colorado Springs school district divided over pronouns, staff conduct policy will look different than expected
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In February, the Colorado Springs School District 11 board proposed staff should be prohibited from asking students their preferred pronouns, a divisive concept that for more than a month has dominated the public’s attention. Board Vice President Jason Jorgenson, who introduced the discussion, said pronouns serve no educational value and can make cisgender students –…
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Colorado man arrested in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol breach
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Authorities on Thursday arrested a Colorado Springs man who allegedly was among a group of rioters who “repeatedly engaged in violence against law enforcement officers guarding the (U.S.) Capitol” on Jan. 6, 2021, according to a news release from the Department of Justice. Jonathan Grace, 49, is expected to make his first court appearance Thursday in Denver on charges…
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Investigation of District 49 board member complete; redistricting is the next hurdle
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As school District 49 redraws its director district boundaries, effectively writing board member Ivy Liu out of office come November, its legal investigation into her conduct concluded with no charges. D-49 launched the investigation last November for possible criminal or civil action after identifying behaviors the board said misrepresented the district, such as using aliases…
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Colorado College alumna Liz Cheney to speak at spring commencement
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Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney will deliver the keynote address to Colorado College graduates this spring. The 1988 political science Colorado College graduate will speak at the college’s 149th commencement ceremony on May 28, according to a news release. “Representative Liz Cheney is someone who has pursued courageous conversations and taken bold actions,” Colorado College…
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Colorado colleges recommended to use computer-based entrance exam beginning 2024
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A selection committee is recommending the Colorado Department of Education use the new computer-based SAT as Colorado’s college entrance exam beginning in 2024. The recommendation will become official after a procurement process, according to a news release. The committee, composed of teachers and administrators from districts across the state, meets every five years to evaluate…
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In desperate need of bus drivers, Colorado Springs school leaders find ways to fill transportation gaps
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Julie Abeyta is no stranger to driving a bus, having served Lewis-Palmer School District 38 for more than a decade. But when she found herself stuck in a snowbank en route to pick up elementary students one January day, she wasn’t a bus driver. She was the transportation supervisor, head of the department, sent out…
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Educators discuss approach to LGBTQ+ topics after assignment at Colorado Springs school
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A binary gender division instantly raised red flags in Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy student Jace’s mind. His teacher split the high school class into boys and girls for a Dec. 6 lesson. Jace, who uses he/they pronouns and preferred not to use their last name, said the gender division immediately put him and other gender-nonconforming…
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Colorado fire agency offers safety tips ahead of extreme cold
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Coloradans should take extra care this holiday in securing fire hazards around the house, according to the Division of Fire Prevention and Control. The state fire agency offers several winter safety tips in handling alternative heating sources as temperatures around Colorado are expected to plummet below zero this week. “With a lot of people staying…