The fight over politics in schools started last year in Re-2 schools, with the suggestion of the conservative American Birthright Standard for social studies. That’s led to a recall petition for school board member Tony May, who supported the model.

The Aspen School District partners with local law enforcement agencies to bring police officers and sheriff's deputies onto campus, aiming to boost safety. A School Safety Conference from the National Association of School Resource Officers trained law enforcement last month on best practices for school policing.

On June 26, the Roaring Fork School District approved its $83.3 million budget for the 2024-2025 school year, a few days before Dr. Anna Cole stepped into her official role as superintendent. The majority of funds were dedicated to staff salaries and benefits, but about $5.5 million was set aside for other expenses.

High school students from San Diego and Brooklyn responded to challenges in their communities this year by developing projects over the course of eight weeks that make a measurable difference in immigration, wellness, and environmental issues. This year’s winners presented their progress at this year’s Aspen Ideas Festival.

While Pride month is typically characterized by loud parades and rainbow floats celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, it all began after patrons of a gay bar in New York City fought back against police raids at the Stonewall Inn in June of 1969. Cook Inclusive held a self-defense class in Carbondale this month that promoted healthy boundaries and bodily autonomy.

The Roaring Fork School District decided to cut most music classes at Carbondale Middle School and Roaring Fork High School in the 2024-2025 school year since student enrollment is low, and the classes aren’t always accessible. But thanks to a partnership with JAS Aspen, music students will have a few options to still pursue music lessons.

Two years ago, Zoe Ramsey and Niko Peterson lost a friend to fentanyl poisoning. Through heartbreak and resolve, they realized that more could be done to protect teens in Durango and across Colorado.

Seniors at Aspen High School celebrated “College Decision Day” on campus last week with their post-secondary counselors. A few spoke to Aspen Public Radio about where they’re going, how they made the decision, and what they expect at their new schools.

Artificial Intelligence has been used to edit photos, enhance home appliances and more. Now it’s being widely introduced in the classroom. Some are skeptical, but others see promise.

Colorado teachers find their schools to be good places to work and learn, according to the Teaching and Learning Conditions Colorado survey. Schools from Aspen to Rifle stray from statewide averages on level of district support, and assistance for new teachers.