Author: Eric Young eric.young@gazette.com
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Colorado community colleges, students adapt to fill vital workforce gaps: ‘We need more, we need more’
“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” – Teddy Roosevelt The famous quote by United States’ trailblazing president, delivered during a 1903 speech to farmers in upstate New York, is a messier maxim for those living in a post-pandemic age, under the rising…
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Colorado community colleges, students adapt to fill vital workforce gaps: ‘We need more, we need more’
“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” – Teddy Roosevelt The famous quote by United States’ trailblazing president, delivered during a 1903 speech to farmers in upstate New York, is a messier maxim for those living in a post-pandemic age, under the rising…
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D-49 board member resigns
A School District 49 board member has resigned, the district announced Tuesday. Board director Deb Schmidt submitted her resignation to the board on Feb. 23. The reason given for the resignation was “to honor commitments to her family,” the district said in an announcement. “The BoE (board of education) is grateful for her dedicated service…
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Fountain Valley School expanding by one more grade
For the first time in more than 50 years, Fountain Valley School will welcome eighth-grade students to its campus, the school announced Tuesday. Currently serving grades 9-12, the private boarding school will welcome an initial class of 15 students in the 2026-27 school year. The students will only attend classes during the day and not…
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Woodland Park RE-2 announces superintendent finalists
Woodland Park RE-2 has narrowed its superintendent search down to three candidates. Joining interim Superintendent Ginger Slocum, who was appointed by the district’s board of education last August, are Eric Owen and Chris Selle. The board announced the three finalists during a special meeting Tuesday night. Owen is currently the superintendent of Hayden RE-1, and…
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Woodland Park RE-2 announces superintendent finalists
Woodland Park RE-2 has narrowed its superintendent search down to three candidates. Joining interim Superintendent Ginger Slocum, who was appointed by the district’s board of education last August, are Eric Owen and Chris Selle. The board announced the three finalists during a special meeting last week. Owen is currently the superintendent of Hayden RE-1, and…
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Widefield D-3 selects next superintendent
A longtime educator in Widefield D-3 schools has been chosen to be its next leader. The D-3 Board of Education voted to appoint current Assistant Superintendent Steffanie Howell to the upcoming vacancy during its regular meeting Thursday night. Last month, Superintendent Aaron Hoffman announced his retirement at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Howell…
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Colorado’s ‘first public Christian school’ sues state, alleges discrimination
Riverstone Academy, a public elementary school that opened last fall in Pueblo as a tuition-free option with Christian-based instruction, has filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado over alleged religious discrimination. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, claims that Colorado law violates the free exercise clause of the…
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Manitou Springs D-14 now among state’s highest-ranked school districts
Manitou Springs District 14 has joined the highest tier of Colorado school districts. In 2025, the school district’s performance across its four schools was impressive enough to be accredited with distinction, the highest ranking for Colorado public schools. “It’s a big deal,” D-14 Superintendent Sean Dorsey said. “There are not many districts across the state…
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More access, more options: How El Paso County schools are preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s careers
Promise programs, early college and career training expand across El Paso County schools Both the education and workforce landscape continue to adapt to meet current and future demands and El Paso County’s schools are no exception. From guaranteed, paid college admission to revitalized career training, school districts across Colorado are preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s…