Author: Eric Young eric.young@gazette.com
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Woodland Park School Board discusses strategic plan
After weeks of gathering public feedback, the Woodland Park District RE-2 board of education discussed its next steps towards developing a strategic plan for the district during their regular meeting April 8. The board agreed in developing a new plan during their annual retreat in January to define the school district’s priorities and goals for…
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Colorado Springs District 11 charter school to move in with elementary school
In a move district officials say will better utilize existing space, Colorado Springs District 11 will welcome one of its charter schools into one of its elementary schools. Orton Academy will move into Trailblazer Elementary School, where it will operate with its own staff, students and programming in its own classrooms for the 2026-27 school…
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As new teacher training options develop, workforce gaps begin to close
On a Friday morning, to start the day at French Elementary School, second-year teacher Brynn Johnson’s first graders led the way, reading in unison, through their morning reading before recapping the book’s material and themes. While Johnson gravitated toward teaching at an early age, whether through role-playing as one or her own passion for reading,…
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‘No Kings 3’ draws crowd in Monument
Large crowds gathered throughout Colorado last week to oppose the Trump administration, with separate demonstrations occurring in Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Monument in El Paso County. As with previous “No Kings” protests, thousands of people from a variety of ages and backgrounds assembled — with some donning elaborate costumes, some toting personalized signs and…
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CU Colorado Springs? UCCS to explore possible rebrand
As the University of Colorado Colorado Springs prepares to carry out a series of painful budget-balancing decisions, it’s also looking toward its future identity and growth. University leadership announced Tuesday that it would begin gathering public feedback about potentially changing its current name to “CU Colorado Springs.” In addition to aligning more closely with its…
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‘No Kings 3’ draws large crowds throughout El Paso County
By Eric Young and Mary Shinn The Gazette Large crowds gathered throughout Colorado on Saturday to oppose the Trump administration, with separate demonstrations occurring in Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Monument in El Paso County. As with previous “No Kings” protests, thousands of people from a variety of ages and backgrounds assembled — with some…
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Over 80 ‘No Kings’ protests planned across Colorado on Saturday
Thousands of people are expected to demonstrate against the Trump administration in cities and communities across Colorado for the third campaign of the “No Kings” protests scheduled for Saturday. Colorado has over 80 protests planned, and nationwide over 3,100 demonstrations are scheduled, according to organizers. In the Pikes Peak region, protests are planned in Colorado…
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Fountain-Fort Carson D-8 student council to host youth voice summit
What started as an effort to dissuade student vaping in their schools, Fountain-Fort Carson District 8’s recently revived youth advisory council is expanding its reach and mission. The council, colloquially known as the YAC, is preparing to host its first annual Youth Voice Summit next month to bring together local students and adults to identify…
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Woodland Park’s interim superintendent picked for permanent position
Following a monthslong search, Woodland Park District RE-2 has its next superintendent. During a special meeting on March 16, the Board of Education unanimously selected Ginger Slocum, who had been acting as their interim superintendent since August. Over the past seven years, Slocum has worked in RE-2 as a principal and chief academic officer. “This…
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Woodland Park’s interim superintendent picked for permanent position
Following a months-long search, Woodland Park District RE-2 has its next superintendent. During a special meeting on March 16, the district’s board of education unanimously selected Ginger Slocum, who had been acting as their interim superintendent since August. Over the past seven years, Slocum has worked in RE-2 as a principal and chief academic officer.…