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Yahoo
a day ago
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Semifinalists for 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year revealed
DENVER (KDVR) — And then there were 22. The semifinalists for the 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year were revealed Thursday, with the remaining contenders representing 22 schools from 17 districts and two charters. The Colorado Department of Education said this year's semifinalists — which already beat out nearly 400 other contenders — are the most 'geographically diverse' to date, with at least two representing every region in the state. Lawsuit against Purina plant's 'rancid' odor dismissed 'We're proud to recognize this incredible group of educators who represent the best of Colorado's teaching profession,' said Education Commissioner Susan Córdova, in a statement. The semifinalists were selected from a pool of 419 initial applicants from a total of 106 school districts, the CDE said. The candidates were reviewed by a committee of more than 40 people, including previous Colorado Teacher of the Year winners, Colorado Department of Education staff and representatives from the Boettcher Foundation. 'Each of these semifinalists has made a meaningful impact in their classrooms and communities, and we wish them all the best as they move forward in the selection process,' Córdova said. The 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year semifinalists are: Julie Ahrens from Twin Peaks Classical Academy (authorized by St. Vrain Valley School District) Artemio Baltazar from Grand Valley Center for Family Learning in Garfield County School District 16 Sarah Bayer from Polaris Expeditionary Learning School in Poudre School District Jessica Bell from Denver Green School Northfield in Denver Public Schools Kevin Brown from Red Rocks Elementary School in Jeffco Public Schools Liz Fitzgerald from Mesa View Elementary School in Mesa County Valley School District 51. Emily Gaytan from Centennial Elementary School in Harrison School District 2 Malynda (Mindy) Green from Revere School in Revere School District Elisamaria Heredia from Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 in Alamosa School District Re-11J Brittney Isom from Genoa-Hugo School in Genoa-Hugo School C-113 Teri Kopack from Durango High School in Durango School District 9-R Stephanie LaCount from Grand Junction High School in Mesa County Valley School District 51 Julie Milam from Canon City High School in Canon City School District RE-1 Julie Naski Roman from Carson Elementary School in Denver Public Schools Stephen Paulson from Greeley Central High School in Greeley-Evans School District 6 Tyler David Philipsen from Coronado High School in Colorado Springs School District 11 Gayathri Ramkumar from Aurora Central High School in Aurora Public Schools Diana Remick from La Junta Primary School in East Otero School District Sabra Sowell-Lovejoy from Campo Undivided High School in Campo School District RE-6 Elizabeth Rose Tarbutton from Peak to Peak Charter School (authorized by Boulder Valley School District) Kendall Van Valkenburg from Red Canyon High School in Eagle County School District Re-50J Leon Vasquez from Drake Middle School in Jeffco Public Schools Colorado fentanyl dealer sentenced in Texas after mailing pills to man who died The eventual winner will be Colorado's nominee for the Council of Chief State School Officers' National Teacher of the Year Program, be honored at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C., and receive $5,000 from the Boettcher Foundation, according to the CDE. Finalists for the 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year will be announced by the CDE in September. The ultimate winner will be named in October. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Former NSF Director Warns Of Fragile Future For American Science
Dr. France Córdova has held some of the most consequential positions in American science. An astrophysicist with a career spanning four decades, she has served as NASA's Chief Scientist, president of Purdue University, Chancellor of the University of California Riverside, and most recently, Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) — the top federal funder of non-biomedical basic research in the U.S. Today, she leads the Science Philanthropy Alliance, a nonprofit devoted to growing private support for basic science. That role has placed her at the crossroads of two major forces shaping American research: a federal government increasingly unable or unwilling to fund long-term scientific discovery, and a rising movement in private philanthropy aimed at strengthening the scientific enterprise — even as the long-term sustainability of public funding remains in question. 'All of science is underfunded,' Córdova said in a recent conversation. 'And now we really mean it' — a wry acknowledgment that while greater investment has long been in the nation's economic interest, the situation has deteriorated to the point where even a historically inadequate budget would now be considered a win. The Science Philanthropy Alliance was established in 2013 by a group of major foundations concerned that years of flat federal budgets had put American science at risk. When Córdova completed her term at NSF in 2020, she joined the Alliance first as an advisor, and soon after as president. Under her leadership, the organization has grown to include around 40 philanthropic partners and played an advisory role in shaping transformative gifts — including a recent major endowment by the Leinweber Foundation to support theoretical physics. The need for such work, Córdova argues, has never been more urgent. 'Today, a flat budget would be a great budget,' she said. 'Things are going south.' Córdova is blunt about the risks. The scientific enterprise that helped make the U.S. a global leader after World War II — one built on public investment, open collaboration, and an ethos of discovery — is under pressure from political polarization, disinvestment and short-term thinking. And while philanthropy plays an increasingly important role, she warns that it is no substitute for government support. 'There's this idea that philanthropy and industry can step in to fill the gap,' she said. 'But the numbers just don't add up. Even if every dollar of philanthropy for science went into replacing public funding — which it won't — it still wouldn't be enough.' This is not just a budgetary concern. The stakes, as she sees them, are existential. Scientific leadership is not a luxury but a national imperative — essential to economic prosperity, public health, national security and cultural vitality. In short, it is part of the scaffolding of a functioning democracy. 'We've come so far,' she said, reflecting on the country's founding ideals and the postwar scientific renaissance that followed. 'It's kind of hard to believe that it could be that fragile, that we could just take it apart by disinvestment.' Córdova also emphasizes that science holds value far beyond its economic utility. It inspires. It deepens our understanding of ourselves, of our home planet and its many worlds—from deep sea to rainforest to mountaintop — and of our place in the universe. For those who are curious, science offers a way of seeing — a path that leads from wonder through thought to discovery. For Córdova, that path began with a moment of astonishment: watching a television program about neutron stars as a young woman, she was struck by the immensity of the cosmos and felt the pull of a question that would guide her for a lifetime — how does the universe work? 'On a cold, dark night,' she said, 'there's nothing that's more wonderful than going outside and just wondering: what's that up there?' She worries that by reducing science to its instrumental benefits, we risk losing sight of what draws people into it in the first place — and what sustains it through times of uncertainty. Córdova remains optimistic about the potential for philanthropy to play a visionary role. The Alliance, she explains, does not direct funding but helps donors identify their passions and connect with institutions equipped to realize their vision. It's a long game — built on trust, shared purpose and a belief in the transformative power of knowledge. But without renewed public investment, she warns, even the best-coordinated philanthropic efforts will be insufficient. 'We are global leaders [in science],' she said. 'We should be proud of that. But we didn't get here by accident. It has taken nearly a century of effort — and it can be undone much faster than we think.' As the U.S. confronts challenges ranging from pandemic preparedness to climate change, that warning should not go unheeded.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Sport
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🎥 Rayados lose the Clásico Regio! Tigres make a comeback
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Incredible night at El Volcán, Tigres came back against Monterrey in the Clásico Regio, recovering from a 0-1 deficit. With three men less, Córdova started the comeback and Nico Ibáñez sealed it to bury their eternal rival. Nahuel se puso de espaldas en el penal de Ramos para distraerlo. 😬😬Al final, el español sí metió gol. 🔥 — DIARIO RÉCORD (@record_mexico) April 13, 2025 After an unprecedented first half, the complementary time started hot. An error by Diego Lainez gave Rayados the advantage, after being swept from behind, earning his second yellow card and granting a penalty to the visitors. #POV | El primer gol de Sergio Ramos en un #ClásicoRegio.@TigresOficial 0-1 @Rayados | 🐯🆚Ⓜ️#Jornada15 #Clausura2025 | #LaLigaDeLaAfición — Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) April 13, 2025 The direct confrontation between Nahuel Guzmán and Sergio Ramos from the penalty spot was one of the great images of the night. "El Patón", faithful to his style, turned his back to distract the Spanish, shouting: "I'm going to chip it", but his method had no effect and the ex-Real Madrid player scored the first goal of the night. ⏱️ 78' | ¡Oliver Torres se va expulsado! 🟥 El silbante le muestra la tarjeta roja futbolista de la Pandilla.@TigresOficial 0-1 @Rayados | 🐯🆚Ⓜ️#Jornada15 #Clausura2025 | #LaLigaDeLaAfición — Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) April 13, 2025 The expulsion of Germán Berterame started the debacle of Rayados, after seeing the red card for complaining to the "Gato" Ortiz. Oliver Torres followed the same path after an entry that, for some, was considered "rigorist" by the referee, and Monterrey was left with nine players on the field. ¡SE CALENTÓ EL CLÁSICO! Gignac y Pizarro se hicieron de palabras con el auxiliar de Martín Demichelis, Germán Lux, que fue expulsado por altercado en la banca Guido también vio la tarjeta roja📹: Roberto Flores — MedioTiempo (@mediotiempo) April 13, 2025 But the cards didn't stop there, Guido Pizarro and one of Demichelis' assistants also saw red, and on the way to the locker room, the Tigres strategist gave the Rayados assistant a slap and Gignac had to intervene to separate them. Genialidad de Córdova. Y con ello, @TigresOficial logró el empate ante #Rayados. 🔥#Jornada15 #Clausura2025 | #LaLigaDeLaAfición — Liga BBVA MX (@LigaBBVAMX) April 13, 2025 Sebastián Córdova entered the field to change the course of the match and, in the 90th minute, scored the goal that tied the game for the universitarios. With five minutes in added time, Nicolás Ibáñez appeared and scored the 2-1 against Esteban Andrada, to add the three points and close the 15th round with 29 points in fourth place. 📸 JULIO CESAR AGUILAR - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- General
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Sioux City Community School District announces new superintendent
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City Community School District decided during an executive session Friday morning who the school's latest superintendent will be. Hazelwood School District assistant superintendent Dr. Juan Cordova has been selected for the position. Hazelwood School District is based out of Florissant, Missouri. 'We look forward to welcoming Dr. Córdova to Sioux City Community Schools and look forward to working with him to continue our district's rich tradition of educational excellence,' says Jan George, President of the Sioux City Community School District Board of Directors. 'Dr. Córdova has a strong reputation as a servant leader, known for his collaborative style. His 30 years in education and expertise in English Language Learners and early childhood development programs will benefit our staff, students, and the Siouxland community.' Woodbury County Board of Supervisors to help Crittenton Center apply for $600k grant The two candidates spoke to residents of Sioux City Thursday night, giving the community a chance to hear them out what they plan to bring to the community. The session offered the residents the opportunity to give their input on what they thought of the two finalists to the school board in order to help shape their decision. Whoever is selected will replace Dr. Rod Earleywine, who announced his retirement at the start of the school year. He's been on the job since July 2022. Cordova is expected to take on the role by July 1, 2025 pending contract finalization and board approval. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
