“1. Students will need to demonstrate a competency level in English and Mathematics….”
Month: February 2025
Private Equity Firms Moving into the Childcare Business? Part One
Gerry Pastor, co-CEO of The Nest, said in an email that private equity investment helped sustain and grow The Nest Schools…
Thousands protest against Trump at Colorado Capitol on Presidents Day
It was part of a coordinated day of protest across the country by the national 50501 movement and the Denver-based Common Ground People’s Collective…
READY, FIRE, AIM: How Great is ‘Great’?
My point being, the word “Great” can mean different things, depending on the context…
Wolf Creek Receives 21 Inches of Powder Snow
The all natural snow depth is 56 inches at the midway. The year-to-date snowfall is 140 inches…
BIG PIVOTS: Rural Electric Associations Holding Their Breath
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association alone has been promised $670 million in low-interest loans and other financial assistance…
OPINION: Transforming the High School Experience in Colorado
Colorado stands at a pivotal moment in transforming the high school experience and expanding opportunities for every student…
LETTER: We Can Defy the Assault on Our Freedom
Under the guise of eliminating “waste, fraud, and abuse,” Elon Musk is working to destroy the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…
CHAMBER NEWS: Community Award Winners Honored at February Gala
A festive evening was held on Friday, February 5, where residents and businesses of Pagosa Springs were honored at the annual Chamber Gala…
EDITORIAL: Considering the Definition of ‘Excellent Schools’, Part Three
We’re going to talk about math scores in modern American schools. But I’m illustrating the article with a painting by Cima da Conegliano, c. 1515.
BIG PIVOTS: NREL vs. ‘Drill-Baby-Drill’
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden has 3,675 employees. It’s known around the world…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Not Exactly Pinnochio and the Whale
Adrián had started to think how he might survive inside the humpback whale “like Pinocchio” — then the creature spat him back out… — from a story by Andrea Díaz & Ayelén Oliva on BBC.com, February 14, 2025. Just in time to take our minds off the miserable state of the world, Adrián Simancas was READ MORE
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: When Presidents Grab Territories, or Give Them Their Independence
Perhaps it’s part of showing that we’re not like all of the colonizers and other empires, but a different kind of nation worthy of respect…
NEWS BEHIND THE NEWS: No Leaks Necessary
A Denver TV station made national news this week for its coverage of local ICE raids under the new Trump administration…
LETTER: Protest at the Pagosa Bell Tower Today at Noon
This is a national protest, happening in state capitols and rural towns, across the U.S….
Audit Raises Questions about Colorado Metro Districts’ Financial Health
Metro districts help fund new development, such as the planned Colorado Aerotropolis, but sometimes they can mean extra liability for homeowners and businesses…
EDITORIAL: Considering the Definition of ‘Excellent Schools’, Part Two
“One of the main levers the board has for ensuring improvement in student achievement is to make sure we do everything we can to attract and retain great teachers…”
Colorado Senator Bennet Urges Democrats to ‘Select Our Battles’
“I have some doubt in my mind whether a blanket approach, that’s also here guaranteed to be a losing approach, is the smart thing to do strategically…”
Join LPEA for ‘Coffee with Chris’ Events
These informal gatherings are an opportunity to engage with CEO Chris Hansen, ask questions, and learn more about the cooperative’s 2025 operational plan