Tag: d-49
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Colorado Springs’ D-49 calls for collaboration for education at annual State of the District
With the tried-and-true education adage “It takes a village to raise a child” in mind, the largest and fastest-growing school district in the Pikes Peak region brought together local leaders Friday to strengthen ties and prepare for Colorado Springs’ future. School District 49 welcomed elected representatives, business leaders and nonprofits to the COS City Hub…
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ENDORSEMENTS: Cole, Johnson, Ruehl in D-11; Payne, Waldrep, Tripp in D-20; Thompson, D’Avola in D-49
For all the challenges facing public education in our state, the encouraging news for parents and taxpayers in the Pikes Peak Region is some of the area’s signature school districts have made great strides. It is critical as this fall’s election approaches to elect school board members who will help reinforce the most pressing priorities…
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ENDORSEMENTS: Cole, Johnson, Ruehl in D-11; Payne, Waldrep, Tripp in D-20; Thompson, D’Avola in D-49
For all the challenges facing public education in our state, the encouraging news for parents and taxpayers in the Pikes Peak region is some of the area’s signature school districts have made great strides. It is critical as this fall’s election approaches to elect school board members who will help reinforce the most pressing priorities…
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School District 49 candidates discuss parental rights, mental health and recent actions at student-led forum
Two fresh faces and a familiar one are challenging two incumbents for seats on the School District 49 Board of Education in November. The five candidates came together for a forum at the school district’s Creekside Success Center to field questions from the community on Wednesday night. Board President Lori Thompson and Chris Harrell are…
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Preliminary test results show Colorado Springs D-11 losing ground, Manitou Springs D-14 gaining distinction
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save While some school districts in the Pikes Peak Region have reason to cheer this fall, others face new concerns to address. The Colorado Department of Education released its preliminary school and district accountability frameworks based on 2024-25 data, showing trends largely consistent across the state…
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2025 Election preview: A look at open school board seats in El Paso and Teller County
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save November will see a number of local board of education seats up for this year’s coordinated election in the Pikes Peak region. School board elections in Colorado are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November on odd-numbered years. Board members are…
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More school districts considering joining lawsuit against state over gender sports policy
UPDATE 06/25/25: Academy D-20’s board of education voted unanimously to direct the district to draft and implement a policy classifying access to locker rooms, restrooms, and athletic participation as being based on biological sex on June 17. The board then voted to join School District 49’s lawsuit against Colorado’s attorney general, civil rights division and CHSAA on June…
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Free breakfast and lunch still available at local schools over the summer
School’s out for summer in El Paso County, but multiple schools will still be providing free meals to students. The Summer Food Service Program, funded federally by the United States Department of Agriculture and administered in the state by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), provides free breakfast and lunch to Coloradans 18 years or…
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Remington Elementary School in Colorado Springs receives national award
With just the lift of a finger, Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova is able to bring the chatter of excited students to a hush in the Remington Elementary School gymnasium, even during a momentous occasion for the school. Both the students’ enthusiasm and disciplined behavior exemplified what brought her there to begin with. “You can…
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D-49 parent sues school district, alleging discrimination and retaliation
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Parents are suing School District 49 for alleged discrimination and retaliation toward them and their son. In the lawsuit filed Nov. 26, Ryan Brown and Margaret Gay allege that their son was singled out by a teacher because of he and another student’s race while…