COLORADO — This week, some students across southern Colorado will begin their CMAS testing, which is our state's standardized test.
It is designed to gauge how well students are mastering subjects taught in schools.
When the pandemic started, test scores dropped dramatically statewide. Last year's results showed Colorado students are inching up toward pre-pandemic levels.
Another big takeaway from last year is there is still a large gap between ethnicities and income levels.
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Colorado Springs paid chief of staff $137,530 severance amid city budget issues
The City of Colorado Springs told everyone earlier this year the chief of staff was leaving. What they did not tell you was she would be paid a six-figure severance package in exchange for her resignation.
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