dscriber: American history according to Texas’ board of education
Because Texas is such a large state, the companies that print textbooks pay attention to what Texans want taught in schools. Keep that in mind as you consider the actions of the ideologically divided Texas Board of Education. Conservatives on the board edge out liberals and that could mean students could learn less about the [...]
RTD sales tax dips slightly in January while Colorado is up 2 percent 
RTD’s sales tax revenue for January retreated slightly after two months of gains, even as Colorado’s statewide sales tax collections for January retail sales went up two percent.
State team set for big Race to the Top show
The full team that will pitch Colorado’s Race to the Top application in Washington next Tuesday has been named and will make a trial run on Saturday at an event organized by the Aspen Institute.
CDOT: C-470 repair work this weekend between I-25 and Santa Fe Drive
Concrete repairs on C-470 between I-25 and Santa Fe Drive will once again take place this weekend, weather permitting. This weekend, crews will work from 8 p.m. on Friday, March 12th to 5 a.m. on Monday, March 15th, weather permitting. During this time, the following closures will be in place on C-470 and major delays are expected:
• Eastbound C-470 between University Boulevard and Yosemite: One lane of eastbound C-470 will be closed from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Major delays are expected and alternate routes are strongly advised.
• Eastbound C-470 to Quebec Street: The ramp from eastbound C-470 to Quebec Street will be completely closed from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Detour: Motorists can take Yosemite Street to Park Meadows Drive or University Boulevard to County Line Road.
• Quebec Street to Eastbound C-470: The ramp from Quebec Street to eastbound C-470 will be completely closed from 8 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Detour: Motorists can take County Line Road to either Yosemite Street or I-25.
Flatiron Construction low bidder to repair rockslide damage in Glenwood Canyon
Flatiron Construction is the apparent low bidder for repairs to the Interstate 70 viaduct in Glenwood Canyon, which was heavily damaged in the Monday rockslide, the Colorado Department of Transportation announced. The contract is for $860,417, with Flatiron committing to completion in 55 days.
Student re-entry bill gets a makeover
The House Education Committee Thursday passed a heavily amended version of House Bill 10-1274, a measure intended to give schools notification when a student is going to enroll after being in a day treatment center, facility school or state hospital.
Teacher effectiveness council starts 18-month run
Colorado’s experiment in crafting a new educator evaluation system kicked off Thursday with the first meeting of the 15-member Governor’s Council for Educator Effectiveness.
Willie Clark guilty of killing Darrent Williams
A Denver jury has found Willie Clark guilty of murdering former Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams early on New Year’s Day 2007. The jury deliberated for a day and a half before returning the guilty verdict Thursday.
