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District could raise lunch fees to pay for "free" breakfasts Play Video
March 22, 2013 9:26 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS - As the bell rang for the start of school Friday morning at Queen Palmer Elementary, students found a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, a carton of milk, string cheese and an apple laid out on their desks. The school began serving breakfast "after the bell" two... more » -
Education cuts hitting home Play Video
November 14, 2011 6:27 PM
Classroom in Colorado Springs School District 11 will be empty next week as employees take their two mandatory furlough days this year. Glen Gustafson, D11's chief financial office, says all of the furloughs are happening during Thanksgiving week to minimize the impact on the community. "We know that this... more » -
Governor to sign bill allowing massive tuition hikes
May 12, 2010 8:31 AM
A bill giving Colorado colleges more flexibility to set tuition rates is on its way to the governor. The Senate on Tuesday agreed to changes made by the House and readopted the bill. Backers say the bill is needed because lawmakers will have to cut state funding by $300... more » -
Why schools will lose money despite laws to protect it
February 28, 2010 12:50 AM
Lawmakers will finalize some $240 million in cuts to K-12 education next week leaving local districts short on revenue for the 2010-2011 school year. In Hanover, near the El Paso/Pueblo county line, the school board has already voted to close one of its two elementary schools. The District... more »
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