“Ban the box” movement takes aim at college applications
“When it comes to second chances,” said Tate, of Centennial, “I think the government should be wanting to make sure those who want to be better for themselves, seize personal responsibility and pursue education — meaning, make their lives better — should be incentivized to do that.” "The Rodriguez/Tate bill would prohibit the University of Colorado and Colorado State University systems, as well as all other public higher-ed institutions in the state, from inquiring about thei
Colorado Rep. Leslie Herod Makes Passionate Plea For Inclusive Sex Ed
"Colorado Rep. Leslie Herod made a passionate plea for schools to be more inclusive in the sex education classes." "As a Black, lesbian Christian, we should be able to go to school and be taught," Herod said. "If we are taught sex ed in a comprehensive way, we cannot ostracize people for their religious beliefs, nor should we for their sexual orientation or gender expression." "Herod made her emotional plea on the floor of the Colorado state legislature. The Colorado House la
INSIGHTS: CU’s investment strategy could cost political capital
Chancellor Phil DiStefano thinks he knows what’s best for the University of Colorado Boulder, and that it’s best if he oversees a purse worth about $21 million each year instead of CU Boulder’s student government leaders. “I want to inform you of a financial oversight decision I have made that is in the best long-term interest of our students,” he wrote in a public memo on April 4. It’s grown-up stuff, he implies, to be responsible for money that goes to campus facilities, bo
