"Positive model" for states weighing teacher reforms Education - The Denver Post

Education - The Denver Post

Cheating cases up at CU-Boulder; increased detection credited 405/18/2010The number of students at the University of Colorado at Boulder busted for cheating has increased by nearly 40 percent this academic year, but educators say they aren't alarmed, crediting increased classroom vigilance for the uptick in reports. Colorado congressman wants healthier school meals 205/17/2010 - DENVER—More kids could get vegetarian meals and nondairy food and drink in the school cafeteria under a bill proposed by Colorado congressman Jared Polis. "Positive model" for states weighing teacher reforms05/13/2010 - Other states have nibbled away at education reforms, but the bill passed Wednesday by Colorado's legislature to change the way teachers are evaluated and earn tenure is being hailed by reformers as a national model. Broomfield High wrestling coach accused of sex with student05/13/2010 - Last year's state high school wrestling coach of the year was arrested Wednesday and charged with having sex with an underage student. Black professor at CU dental school alleges longtime racial bias05/13/2010 - A black professor at the University of Colorado dental school is alleging a 29-year pattern of discrimination — asserting he has been paid less than white colleagues and subjected to snubs and racial jokes.