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• Impact of possible federal budget cuts hit close to home Play Video

  March 1, 2013 12:18 AM

  Republicans and democrats continue to point the finger at one another for not reaching an agreement on spending. President Barack Obama wants more revenue raised from taxing the wealthiest, while republicans want deeper spending cuts from the President and democrats in Congress. The impact of Friday's possible cuts... more »

• Board of Education votes to close three D-11 schools Play Video

  February 7, 2013 12:48 AM

  Colorado Springs School District 11 will close or re-purpose Wasson High School and Bates and Lincoln Elementary Schools, saving the district more than two million dollars per year. That decision was handed down after the Board of Education voted on D-11's recommendations Wednesday night, but it's not a decision... more »

• Board of Education hears D-11 closure recommendations

  January 24, 2013 1:24 AM

  Critical decisions about the future of several District 11 schools are now in the hands of the Board of Education. Wednesday night parents, students, teachers, and staff gathered at the School Administration Building for the last chance to openly voice concerns over D-11's cost-cutting proposals: a plan to close Wasson... more »

• Emotions run high at Wasson High School closure discussion Play Video

  January 17, 2013 1:34 AM

  Parents, students, and school staff met for a second time at Wasson High School Wednesday night; it's one of three schools District 11 is considering closing in an effort to cut costs. There were many tears shed as community members voiced their concerns to the school board. The district... more »

• Students, parents, teachers react to D-11 school closure proposal Play Video

  January 11, 2013 1:35 AM

  Colorado Springs' largest school district is continuing to find ways to cut costs, including a proposal to close or consolidate three schools. Thursday night School District 11 held a public meeting to present solutions submitted to the Board of Education for review, but some community members balked at the idea... more »

• Galileo student claims he was 'bodyslammed' by teacher Play Video

  November 16, 2012 1:21 AM

  A substitute teacher at Galileo Middle School in Colorado Springs is on unpaid administrative leave after allegedly getting physical with a student. The student claims he was 'bodyslammed' by that teacher; school officials want to make clear that was the child's choice of words and they're still working to... more »

• Two D-11 schools on lockdown after robbery

  August 30, 2011 1:00 PM

  Keller Elementary School and Russell Middle School in Colorado Springs are on precautionary lock down while police search for a robbery suspect. We're told the robbery happened at a nearby Radio Shack on Austin Bluffs. A D-11 spokesperson says no one is in danger at the schools. more »

• D-11 Negotiations yields tentative agreements

  May 8, 2011 1:53 PM

  Colorado Springs School District 11 has announced a tentative agreement in its teacher contract negotiations. The negotiations were paramount as they involved all 19 Master Contract articles, which were open for negotiations. Significant negotiation points centered on; Teacher Salary and Benefits Teaching Conditions Dues Collection... more »

• D11 looks to cut $12.5 million

  March 7, 2011 1:35 PM

  Colorado Springs School District 11 is bracing for an estimated $12.5 million in budget cuts for the upcoming school year. That dollar amount is based on combination of revenue shortfall from the state ($11.2 million) and increases in operating costs ($1.3 million). Board members were given a packet containing... more »

• Icons from the 1950s arrive at the Pioneers Museum

  February 18, 2011 5:52 PM

  Iconic figures from the 1950s come alive at the Pioneers Museum this Saturday during the Young Chautauqua Festival. Audrey Hepburn, Lucille Ball, Ray Charles, and Richie Valens are among the dozens that will be in full dress this weekend. Students from the Colorado Springs Conservatory and the Galileo School... more »

• D11 community meeting next week

  January 27, 2011 9:28 AM

  Colorado Springs School District 11 will hold a Community Engagement Session on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This is your opportunity to tell Board members about your vision of education for your children. The meeting will be held in the board room at... more »

• D-11 budget tweaks at midyear

  January 24, 2011 5:22 PM

  Colorado Springs School District 11 board members plan to take action this week on this years budget, making modifications to accommodate changing demands and resources. The meeting will be held Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, 6:30 p.m. MORE INFORMATION more »

• Colorado Springs D-11 receives huge federal grants

  September 24, 2010 8:43 AM

  Colorado Springs School District 11 has received two federal grants totaling nearly $21 million. The largest, a $15.17 million grant from the Teacher Incentive Fund, will be used to train teachers at ten schools to improve student achievement, as measured by classroom observations and student growth data. The... more »

• Colorado Springs hostage standoff ends peacefully

  September 23, 2010 9:37 AM

  A Colorado Springs hostage standoff that lasted several hours, and resulted in the lockdown of schools and the closing of a major road, is now over. It ended peacefully just before 11:30 a.m. Thursday. The suspect, identified as Thomas Vanfleet, was taken into custody. His hostage does not appear to... more »

• Broken water pipes close D-11 school

  December 9, 2009 11:45 AM

  Russell Middle School in Colorado Springs School District 11 is closed for the day because of broken water pipes. District spokeswoman Elaine Naleski says several classrooms have been flooded. more »