News from EdNews Colorado

Colorado Schools See Potent Influence From Nearby Medical Marijuana Sites
The proliferation of medical marijuana dispensaries near schools, the target of a crackdown by federal prosecutors, is vexing school officials dealing with increases in drug violations.
February 6, 2012 – Education Week

Medicinal Message Skews Students' Perceptions of Marijuana, Critics Say
Medical marijuana dispensaries are located near schools in Colorado and advertise their products as "healthy," but officials are cracking down on illegal marijuana usage.
February 6, 2012 – Education Week

For Honors Student, Medical Marijuana Sparked Shift Toward Crime
If a friend hadn't turned him over to cops in November, 15-year-old Charles would most likely still be dealing medical marijuana.
February 6, 2012 – Education Week

Test Scores Raise Questions About Colo. Virtual Schools
About half the students who enroll in Colorado's online schools leave within a year, an Education News Colorado investigation finds.
October 5, 2011 – Education Week

How Colorado Lost Race to the Top
A closer look at the reviewers' scores suggests Colorado's bid for $175 million in federal funding was hampered by concern about the state’s flat achievement data and fear that union opposition would prevent the spread of reform.
August 27, 2010 – Education Week

Colo. Districts Fear Ballot Measure Would Cut Off Funding
Amendment 61, a citizens’ initiative, would restrict the sort of government borrowing that several school districts rely on every year to carry them through the winter.
August 23, 2010 – Education Week

Clock Ticking on School Lunch Legislation
Congress has yet to act on bills that would expand access to free and reduced-priced meals, improve nutrition, and boost the quality of school meals.
August 2, 2010 – Education Week

Most Popular Stories

Viewed

Emailed

Recommended

Commented

Sponsor Insights

Vocabulary Development for Striving Readers

Free Ebook: How to Implement a Coding Program in Schools

Successful Intervention Builds Student Success

Effective Ways to Support Students with Dyslexia

Stop cobbling together your EdTech

Integrate Science and ELA with Informational Text

Can self-efficacy impact growth for ELLs?

Disruptive Tech Integration for Meaningful Learning

Building Community for Social Good

5 Resources on the Power of Interoperability from Unified Edtech

New campaign for UN World Teachers Day

5 Game-Changers in Today’s Digital Learning Platforms

Hiding in Plain Sight - 7 Common Signs of Dyslexia in the Classroom

The research: Reading Benchmark Assessments

Shifting Mindsets: A Guide for Training Paraeducators to Think Differently About Challenging Behavior

All Students Are Language Learners: The Imagine Learning Language Advantage™

Shifting Mindsets: A Guide for Training Paraeducators to Think Differently About Challenging Behavior

How to Support All Students with Equitable Pathways

2019 K-12 Digital Content Report

3-D Learning & Assessment for K–5 Science

Closing the Science Achievement Gap

Evidence-based Coaching: Key Driver(s) of Scalable Improvement District-Wide

Advancing Literacy with Large Print

Research Sheds New Light on the Reading Brain

Response to Intervention Centered on Student Learning

The Nonnegotiable Attributes of Effective Feedback

SEE MORE Insights >

MORE EDUCATION JOBS >>
Post a Job >>