New Mexico high school may disband clubs rather than allow gay-straight alliance
Clovis High School may end all non-curricular clubs rather than allow a gay-straight alliance to form at the eastern New Mexico high school, the American Civil Liberties Union in New Mexico claims.
Greg Mortenson controversy comes to Telluride, but not the man himself
One speaker at last year’s Telluride Mountainfilm Festival was convicted in March of federal felonies. But before his sentencing in June, climate activist Tim DeChristopher will be back again this year to talk about his disruption of federal gas leasing in Utah.
Undocumented students lose in-state tuition vote, but new bill may rise from the ashes
Colorado's ASSET bill died in committee Monday as every Republican, including Robert Ramirez, voted no. Ramirez said he will work with Democrats to bring a bill next year that is more acceptable to conservatives.
CU Boulder history instructor baffled and offended by pro-pot protest
Half the students in Prof. William Watson's Western Civilization course at University of Colorado Boulder abandoned class last Wednesday to join the "4/20" pro-legalization marijuana protest being held on campus. Watson blogged that he was taken by surprise by the pot protest-- an annual event that garners national media coverage-- but that it ironically gave his lecture that day on Protestant religious values greater power and relevancy. Watson told the students who showed up that it was the Protestant Work Ethic that made America great and encouraged them to "live responsible and sober li[ves]... and one day become good spouse[s] and parent[s]." He told them that they would all receive extra credit for their "faithful attendance" and for "choosing to learn about responsibility, instead of blowing smoke in the quad."
Senate committee investigates for-profit colleges’ use of taxpayer money
At least 257 for-profit higher education institutions--including several with Colorado operations--receive more than 85 percent of their income from federal student aid. That figure, however, does not include military aid and benefits paid to individuals going to school on GI Bill benefits.
Bennet named top education activist by Time Magazine
Senator Michael Bennet this week was named one of the nation's top education activists by Time Magazine.
$90 million will likely be returned to K-12 education
A bipartisan effort to reduce cuts to K-12 education by $90 million passed the House Thursday with no opposition. Republican House sponsor Rep. Tom Massey, R-Poncha Springs, worked with Democrats to create a compromise that will provide funds to many rural communities, special needs programs and other supplemental programs.
Mejia applauds Senate for passage of Asset bill
Denver Mayoral Candidate James Mejia today issued a statement in support of SB 126, the Asset Bill which provides undocumented students access to higher education. He called for quick passage of the bill by the Colorado House of Representatives.
VIDEO: Romer issues strong endorsement of Colorado Asset bill
Denver mayoral candidate Chris Romer released a statement supporting Colorado's Asset Bill, which would allow undocumented high school graduates to pay in-state tuition rates at Colorado's colleges and universities.
ASSET bill passes Senate: faces uncertain future in House
After extensive and energetic debate, a bill which would allow undocumented students who attended high school in Colorado access to in-state tuition, passed second hearing in the Senate in a 20-13 vote. The bill passed on party lines.