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Catholic school shooting sparks hate crime probe and national outrage
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The Western Journal, Approved, National

Catholic school shooting sparks hate crime probe and national outrage

By Randy DeSoto |The Western Journal Homeland Security Secretary Krisi Noem on Wednesday said the gunman who preyed on Minneapolis Catholic schoolchildren was a self-proclaimed transgender individual, while FBI Director Kash Patel said the incident will be investigated as domestic terrorism. Two children were killed and 17 people — 14 of them children — were wounded in an attack on Annunciation Church in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The shooter, who fired through the church’s windows on Annunciation School children within, later killed himself. “We have confirmation that the shooter at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, MN was a 23 year-old man, claiming to be transgender,” Noem posted on X. “This deranged monster targeted our most vulnerable: young childr...
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Charges Dropped as Predator Found Incompetent in Aurora Playground Attempt
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Local, Approved, kdvr.com

Charges Dropped as Predator Found Incompetent in Aurora Playground Attempt

By Hanna Powers | KDVR Fox 31 ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — A registered sex offender accused of attempting to kidnap a child from a playground will not face prosecution after a judge dismissed the case due to a finding of permanent incompetence. Carmen Galligan — previously known as Solomon — was charged in connection with an attempted kidnapping at Black Forest Hills Elementary in April 2024. According to police, Galligan targeted multiple children who were playing outside, sparking panic among parents and neighbors. But in court Thursday, a judge dismissed the case after doctors at Fort Logan State Hospital determined Galligan has a chronic mental condition and will never be competent to stand trial. “This is a case where the victims expressed great fear at what happened t...
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Colorado Falls to Bottom Ten in School Safety Despite High Spending
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State, Approved, kdvr.com

Colorado Falls to Bottom Ten in School Safety Despite High Spending

By Brooke Williams | KDVR Fox 31 DENVER (KDVR) — While Colorado has some of the best quality of education opportunities in public schools of any state in the U.S., the Centennial State ranks among the worst when it comes to safety in education, according to a new report. Researchers from the personal finance website WalletHub analyzed public education in each state and the District of Columbia, looking at things like graduation rates and test scores as well as accessibility and safety, to determine which states are the best for public education. Overall, East Coast states like Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Jersey were found to be the best places for public education, according to the study. Colorado ranked just below the top half at No. 28 overall. However, the report also...
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Homeschooling surges 51% in Colorado as parents reject failing schools
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denvergazette.com, Approved, State

Homeschooling surges 51% in Colorado as parents reject failing schools

Nicole C. Brambila | The Denver Gazette Homeschooling is on the rise in Colorado, with enrollment growing 51% over the past decade — far outpacing traditional public schools. While homeschooling once primarily appealed to families looking for curriculum aligned with their religious beliefs, today's parents are more likely to cite concerns about school safety, bullying and drugs. Take Cassandra Alvarado, who is home schooling twins. “I grew up and was bullied a lot,” Alvarado said. “For us, this was a big reason.” That — and she wanted her children’s first language to be Spanish, not English. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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District 51’s master plan delivers first wins with taxpayer-focused school upgrades
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Approved, Local, The Business Times

District 51’s master plan delivers first wins with taxpayer-focused school upgrades

By Brandon Leuallen | The Business Times Mesa County Valley School District 51 continues to advance its 25-year Facility Master Plan, a comprehensive roadmap initiated in 2023 to address the district’s long-term infrastructure needs. At the Grand Junction Economic Summit on April 25, District 51 Superintendent Brian Hill discussed the district’s success in developing the facility master plan as a way to communicate with the community, provide updates on capital funding needs and establish a consistent approach to securing and responsibly utilizing funding for the projects. Origin of the 25-year plan In the summer of 2023, District 51 hired Hord Coplan Macht (HCM), an architectural and planning firm, to develop a long-range facility master plan. The decision was driven by the ne...
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Graphic email threat triggers closure of three Pueblo schools on Monday, sheriff investigating
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Approved, KOAA News, Local

Graphic email threat triggers closure of three Pueblo schools on Monday, sheriff investigating

By Ashleigh Quintana | KOAA News5 PUEBLO WEST — Parents, families, and staff in Pueblo School District 70 received an email from the school district that three separate schools will be closed due to threats. The following schools will be closed while the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office investigates the threats: Liberty Point International School District 70 Online Learning Academy, Pueblo West Campus Swallows Charter Academy On Monday, the sheriff's office "will be providing additional resources and will conduct checks at all District 70 campuses to help ensure student and staff safety," according to a representative from D70. According to the school district, there have been "reports of potential threats via multiple channels," but we have learned that the threats we...
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