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Marymount University students launch protests after school axes majors like math, English, religious studiesStudents at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, are protesting the decision to end nine majors and one graduate program, including math and religious studies.

Proposed cuts to liberal arts program at Marymount University roil students, alumni and faculty | ARLnow.comMarymount University is cutting several degrees to save money, but in the process has angered some in the school's community.

Denver7 Interview During COVID-19

In May 2021, during my senior year at Legend High School in Parker, Colorado, I was interviewed regarding what I've learned after one year during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and how I've experienced life as a high school student during it.

Voices of Colorado youth, amplified by activism and opportunity, find receptive ears with lawmakersAs a high school sophomore, Margot Swetich followed state Sen. Faith Winter to a building across the street from the State Capitol and into a meeting room, where an assortment of lobbyists peppered the Westminster Democrat with questions and objections to the contentious family leave bill she championed. Margot, then just 15, reeled from the […]

Colorado youth find receptive ears with state lawmakersSome of Colorado's youth are engaging with the often lengthy and divisive process of lawmaking at the state Capitol.

The coronavirus economy: As Americans shy away from malls and movie theaters, the damage to livelihoods growsThe economic damage caused by the coronavirus is growing as Americans change their behavior

Experiencing trauma from storming of U.S. Capitol is normal — even if you weren’t there, experts sayFor Americans who are feeling hopeless, stressed or exhausted, know you’re not alone. Vicarious trauma is real and mental health experts said it’s normal after an event, like the U.S. Capitol riot,…

Bills aim to improve mental health on Colorado K-12 campusesOne bill would give adults on campus more tools to spot and address problems, the other would make a mental health day a valid reason to miss school. Both passed.

Tributes to Kendrick Castillo, teen who died in STEM school shooting, pour in a year laterCastillo's classmates said that he lunged at one of the shooters, giving them time to get underneath desks and flee to safety.

Schools now letting students stay home sick for mental-health daysOregon and Utah have passed laws for school sick days to include depression, anxiety and other psychological issues.

Why Did Polis Ease Coronavirus Restrictions? Because Colorado 'Can't Pay Rent' At HomeIn an interview with CPR News, Gov. Jared Polis said his safer-at-home order is "about figuring out how to do the things that we need to do in our lives."

Leadership Across Generations to Respond to the Dangerous Impacts of Climate ChangeYouth Activist Ethan Reed and State Representative Edie Hooton discuss climate change and advocacy in Colorado.

Students Give Emotional Testimony To Lawmakers At State Capitol For School Safety CommitteeStudents pleaded with state lawmakers to come up with a plan to keep kids from dying in school. The emotional testimony came during a special hearing at the state Capitol on Thursday.

Should 600,000 Colorado students miss class because of the threat of one teenager? Should a threat by one teenager prevent half a million others from going to class? For many of you, that answer was simple — your child wasn't going to class regardless of a district's decision. Yet we heard from others who believe this is a slippery slope.

Teen Kickstarts Petition To Change Douglas County Decision To Leave Tri-County HealthA teenager is leading the charge to reverse Douglas County's decision to leave Tri-County Health Department.

Douglas County Students Oppose Parent's Effort To Recall School Board MembersMore than half of the Douglas County School Board has been targeted in a recall effort.

How Colorado lawmakers are trying to make schools saferColorado’s school safety landscape looks like a patchwork quilt of practices and resources. This lack of consistency will be a major focus of a school safety committee.

Douglas County schools brace for $31M deficit next year - Douglas County News PressThe Douglas County School District is poised to adopt its 2020-21 budget this month, but the school board is still weighing how to make millions in cuts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Douglas County School Board votes to continue remote education - Colorado Community MediaAfter an hours-long debate, the Douglas County School Board broke with a recommendation from its superintendent to launch hybrid learning the week of Jan. 25 and instead voted to keep middle and high …

Group formally initiates recall process to oust Douglas County School Board directors - Douglas County News PressA group seeking to oust four members of the Douglas County School Board has formally initiated the recall process and now awaits the green light from Douglas County's clerk and recorder to begin …

Douglas County School District to launch hybrid learning - Douglas County News PressThe Douglas County School District will launch hybrid learning this coming Monday, Feb. 8, for middle and high school students who have been learning remotely so far this semester. During the Feb. …

DCSD semester plans generate mixed reactions - Colorado Community MediaHow to school children during the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked fierce debate among local community members in the Douglas County School District. At recent school board meetings, public comment …

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