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Monday, March 25, 2013  Republicans and Democrats are taking another look at how the state funds programs to help students who are learning English as a second language.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Teachers make move to improve student focus by ditching desk chairs in favor of yoga balls

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  The debate continues to swarm about the future of armed teachers in schools across America. But according to Isaac Costley, Chief Master Instructor at Calvary Family Martial Arts and Fitness, the time to act is now.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa is speaking out following the school shooting in Newtown last month.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The question is whether public outrage will produce a meaningful difference in the rules for how Americans buy and use guns.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  In remote Harrold, the nearest sheriff's office is 30 minutes away, and people tend to know — and trust — one another.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Chicago parents scramble to find safe place for students as teacher strike rolls into 2nd day

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  The Eagle County school board is replacing three foreign-language teachers with software.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  A new bill signed by Gov. John Hickenlooper is changing how teachers and principals qualify for tenure.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  New teacher tenure rules in Colorado await the governor's signature before education officials implement four-tier ratings for teachers.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Staff removed at Los Aangeles school while authorities investigate sex abuse claims against 2 teachers

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  Council finds a growing number of states move to weaken teacher tenure

Friday, January 20, 2012  Supreme Court ruling on church discrimination leaves educators at religious schools in limbo

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Centennial High School in Pueblo is offering students $100 if they can achieve a qualifying score on any Advanced Placement (AP) tests they take this semester.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  Colorado officials are taking final action on a teacher rating system that could make it easier to fire teachers who don't meet testing standards.