Author: Eric Young
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Neck-and-neck school board races could yield ideological shifts in El Paso County
As coordinated elections across Colorado and the country saw decidedly blue waves, school board elections in the Pikes Peak region could see their own splashes. While the totals from the 2025 elections have yet to be finalized, they could potentially mark a shift in technically nonpartisan elections that have favored conservative-leaning candidates in recent years.…
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Air Force ROTC detachment coming to UCCS
Starting next year, aspiring Air Force officers will have a new, closer option to complete their training. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs announced Thursday that it will host its own Air Force ROTC detachment in August 2026. The incoming ROTC detachment will be housed in the UCCS College of Education and will be able…
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D-11 Board of Education updates policy on selecting instructional material
Colorado Springs School District 11’s Board of Education updated its district policy concerning the selection and adoption of instructional materials during its regular meeting Wednesday night. Policy IJ updates existing procedures and ensures that classroom materials will be selected by “the appropriate professional personnel in consultation with the administration, teachers and students.” The final decision…
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D-11 Board of Education updates policy on selecting instructional material
Colorado Springs School District 11’s board of education updated its district policy concerning the selection and adoption of instructional materials during its regular meeting Wednesday night. Policy IJ updates existing procedures and ensures that classroom materials will be selected by “the appropriate professional personnel in consultation with the administration, teachers, and students.” The final decision…
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Early results report one D-49 school board incumbent re-elected, Academy D-20 and Colorado Springs D-11 to welcome three new members
The conservative trend among locally elected school board members in some school districts has stalled in some cases and continued in others, according to early election results. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, ideologically driven campaigns and candidates have persisted in local school board elections, with recent top-of-mind topics including the rights of students based on their…
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Early results show voters approve bond measures for Widefield, Manitou Springs school districts
Major facility upgrades are coming to two El Paso County School districts, early election results indicate. As of 7:30 Tuesday, Manitou Springs voters approved a district-wide bond proposal in D-14, and Widefield voters said yes to their own bond measure, but rejected a mill levy override. In Manitou Springs, 52.6% of voters were in favor…
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CU workers organizing to demand collective bargaining
Workers across the University of Colorado system are organizing for a unified message for its leadership: create a path to collective bargaining. This week, a day of action will be held at the university system’s four campuses to provide information about collective bargaining and discuss ongoing workforce challenges. This “Day of Action” will take place…
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CU workers organizing to demand collective bargaining
Workers across the University of Colorado system are organizing for a unified message for its leadership: create a path to collective bargaining. This week, a day of action will be held at the university system’s four campuses to provide information about collective bargaining and discuss ongoing workforce challenges. This “Day of Action” will take place…
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CU workers organizing to demand collective bargaining
Workers across the University of Colorado system are organizing for a unified message for its leadership: create a path to collective bargaining. This week, a day of action will be held at the university system’s four campuses to provide information about collective bargaining and discuss ongoing workforce challenges. This “Day of Action” will take place…
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Election Day 2025: Important dates, drop-off locations and candidate info for El Paso County
Election Day is coming up fast in El Paso County – here’s the rundown on casting your ballot, including important dates, drop-off locations and the candidates and issues that might appear. While not as high-profile as last year’s November election, 2025 will see consequential local races and issues decided. The last non-presidential election in 2023…