Education : Page 2

How East High’s Principal Plans to Move the School Forward

After Denver’s oldest high school was rocked by scandals in 2017, former principal John Youngquist—who returned to the helm—discusses how he plans to move East High forward.

Madeleine Hughes

Western State Colorado University Debuts Nation’s First-Ever Outdoor MBA

Colorado is now home to the country’s premier outdoor industry business degree. The goal? To develop sustainable-minded leadership for the $887 billion outdoor recreation economy.

Morgan Tilton

At This Outdoors Preschool, Nature Is the Classroom

The Nursery School in Stapleton is the first fully outdoors preschool program to receive a six-month pilot license from the state.

Lindsey R. McKissick

This Denver Company Wants to Help Teens Combat the “Summer Slide”

Read More is hosting an eight-week Stay F.R.E.S.H. program to keep students mentally engaged and reading over the summer months.

Will Jarvis

The Legacy of Denver’s Forced School Busing Era

Forty-five years ago, DPS was ordered to desegregate schools. Did it work?

Natasha Gardner

Update: Roots Elementary to Begin Leadership Search

Jon Hanover, founder of Roots Elementary in northeast Denver, will vacate his position as executive director at the end of the school year.

Natasha Gardner

3 Educational Offerings Unique to Colorado

Higher ed isn’t all business and biology anymore. These programs prep grads for Colorado’s new economy.

Clare McCarthy

CSU Now Offers a Graduate Certificate in Adventure Tourism

It’s no secret that Colorado has a booming adventure travel industry. Now, with a new program at Colorado State University, the Centennial State could shape the future of the industry worldwide.

Kassondra Cloos

Your Guide to the DPS Board of Education Election

This election season isn’t as volatile as last year’s, but Denver’s school board race is one to watch.

Natasha Gardner

Update: Roots Elementary Moves Up In DPS Ratings

The Northeast Park Hill charter school jumps two levels.

Natasha Gardner

Work In Progress

For young Latino/Latina job seekers, landing a gig can be tough. These three initiatives are here to help.

Jeff Waraniak

Testing Ground

When Jon Hanover launched Roots Elementary, a charter school in Northeast Park Hill, in 2015, he hoped to create an innovative, high-performing community school by transforming the way elementary education is taught—all on a spot once devastated by gang violence. Two years later, has the school made the grade?

Natasha Gardner

New School

Colorado is launching a first-in-the-country apprenticeship program that’s designed to let students earn it all: a diploma, a degree, and a middle-class wage. The best part? It’s free.

Kasey Cordell

Colorado Mountain College Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Fifty years ago, the Western Slope decided to invest in higher education. That decision is still paying off.

Mary Clare Fischer

38 Cool Colorado Classes For Adults

From learning to scuba dive or brew beer to building a guitar or joining a curling league, we found a plethora of local ways to nurture your intellect, challenge yourself, or just have some fun as you continue your coursework in Life 101.

Luc Hatlestad