Education

Check out the latest announcements and movements in Schools and Education around Colorado with us, The I-70 Scout.

Gardner Talks Childcare Costs, Education, Tax Adavantages & Employer Contributions

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) introduced the 529 Expansion and Modernization Act on Tuesday. Senator Gardner’s legislation expands the tax free educations savings account, called 529 savings plans, to be able Read More

Firefighter Training held by Colorado Fire Officials — July 20 to 22

Fire on the Plains is a collaborative effort to bring low-cost, high quality, hands-on training to the first responders of the eastern plains of Colorado. This unique training event will Read More

Homelessness in Colorado — new study reveals trends in jail

Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Publishes Study of Homeless in Jails The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice published a study exploring the demographics, characteristics, crimes and needs of a specific Read More

Electric vehicles that charge as you drive? CSU gets support for study

Imagine never needing to stop at a gas station or wait hours while your electric car battery charges. Instead, you’d simply drive your electric vehicle, like a Nissan Leaf or Read More

CSU hosts Master Gardener & Plant Sale — May 19 & 20

Colorado State University Denver Extension will host its 13th-annual Master Gardener Plant Sale at Denver’s Harvard Gulch Park, 888 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, on Saturday, May 19 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.),Read More

Jury returns verdict on Child Sex Assault case in Lincoln County

A Lincoln County jury on Friday acquitted Kenneth Cody Weber of six of the seven charges against him. The jury could not reach a unanimous decision on Count 5, which was Read More

CSU honored for best social media short video: Journey To Graduation

Colorado State University’s Division of External Relations and the College of Business communications team has received the Shorty Awards Audience Honor for Kevin’s Walk, a story about a CSU student’s journey Read More

Calling all animal lovers — CSU announces upcoming events for this weekend — April 21

Petting zoo, CAM the Ram, and food trucks at Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House The James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital welcomes our community to the 39th annual Open House from 9 a.m.Read More

COLORADO FREEBIES: MARCH 2018

FREE EVENTS IN MARCH!! DENVER ART MUSEUM: MARCH 3RD CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: MARCH 6TH DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS @ CHATFIELD: MARCH 6TH FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK: MARCH 9TH DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS @Read More

HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS INVITED TO DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM

Celebrate the middle of spring semester at Denver’s Downtown Aquarium Home School Day on Wednesday, March 7 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Home schooled students and their families are Read More