Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Thursday November 19th, and we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you. Join us every weekday for a closer look at one of our top stories.

 

Today, our focus is on Pueblo teachers, who are battling a district requirement that they go to school, even though students are at home.

 

We’ve also released another bonus episode, featuring insight from one of our readers on what they’ve learned while living through a global pandemic in Colorado. 

 

But before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”:

 

Today, we’re going back to November 19th, 1867 when A group of Denver investors incorporated the Denver Pacific Railway & Telegraph Company. They went on to build their own railroad, which would connect to the transcontinental line at Cheyenne Wyoming Territory. 

 

Now, our feature story. 

 

All students in Pueblo School District 60 are learning from home for the rest of the semester, but the district says that as long as teachers are healthy, they must work from their school buildings. 

 

District leaders want teachers in classrooms because they can access necessary resources, like high-speed internet, and also give their students a virtual window into a familiar learning environment. 

 

Teachers, however, are worried that by stepping back into their school they’re putting their own health -- and possibly the health of their family members -- on the line. It’s the kind of fear that has been top of mind for educators across the state since the Coronavirus first arrived in the state.

 

Today we have Colorado Sun educational reporter Erica Breunlin joining us to provide some insight into how teachers have been navigating the pandemic.

 

Erica, thank you so much for joining us today. Can you start by talking about why teachers are concerned about teaching from their classrooms while the students are remote?

 

And how has the district responded to the educators’ concerns?

 

So, it’s clear that many teachers are frustrated by the district's decision. Can you talk about how this may impact the district long-term?

 

Thank you, Erica. 

 

Schools so far have not been blamed for accelerating the spread of the virus, but as cases surge in Pueblo, teachers in District 60 wonder how much of a risk they’re taking by staying in the classroom.

 

Other districts in Colorado, including Boulder Valley School District and Pueblo County School District 70 -- which neighbors Pueblo School District 60 -- are giving teachers the option of teaching from their classrooms or from their own homes as their students take courses remotely.

 

This has some Sunset Park teachers eyeing their neighbor, wondering why their own administrators can’t follow that district’s lead. 

 

Finally, here are a few stories you should know about today:

 

Investigators found the remains of three people while executing a search warrant for stolen vehicles at a rural property southeast of Alamosa. They’re now searching for a suspect in the case, 26-year-old Adre “Psycho” Jordan Baroz.

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At least 15 counties will enter Colorado’s “red” coronavirus level on Friday, meaning indoor dining at restaurants must cease. In some cases, hordes of workers are being laid off. Many restaurants worry that the governor's latest restrictions are the final blow.

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The Tri-County Health director is unsure if Colorado’s new coronavirus restrictions are enough, but says that it’s [quote] “worth a try”

 

For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. 

 

The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.

 

Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you’ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow.

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Good Morning, Colorado, you&rsquo;re listening to the Daily Sun-Up. It&rsquo;s Thursday November 19th, and we&rsquo;re feeling lucky to start the day with you. Join us every weekday for a closer look at one of our top stories.
&nbsp;
Today, our focus is on Pueblo teachers, who are battling a district requirement that they go to school, even though students are at home.
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ve also released another bonus episode, featuring insight from one of our readers on what they&rsquo;ve learned while living through a global pandemic in Colorado.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
But before we begin, let&rsquo;s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Colorado Day by Day&rdquo;:
&nbsp;
Today, we&rsquo;re going back to November 19th, 1867 when A group of Denver investors incorporated the Denver Pacific Railway &amp; Telegraph Company. They went on to build their own railroad, which would connect to the transcontinental line at Cheyenne Wyoming Territory.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Now, our feature story.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
All students in Pueblo School District 60 are learning from home for the rest of the semester, but the district says that as long as teachers are healthy, they must work from their school buildings.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
District leaders want teachers in classrooms because they can access necessary resources, like high-speed internet, and also give their students a virtual window into a familiar learning environment.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Teachers, however, are worried that by stepping back into their school they&rsquo;re putting their own health -- and possibly the health of their family members -- on the line. It&rsquo;s the kind of fear that has been top of mind for educators across the state since the Coronavirus first arrived in the state.
&nbsp;
Today we have Colorado Sun educational reporter Erica Breunlin joining us to provide some insight into how teachers have been navigating the pandemic.
&nbsp;
Erica, thank you so much for joining us today. Can you start by talking about why teachers are concerned about teaching from their classrooms while the students are remote?
&nbsp;
And how has the district responded to the educators&rsquo; concerns?
&nbsp;
So, it&rsquo;s clear that many teachers are frustrated by the district's decision. Can you talk about how this may impact the district long-term?
&nbsp;
Thank you, Erica.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Schools so far have not been blamed for accelerating the spread of the virus, but as cases surge in Pueblo, teachers in District 60 wonder how much of a risk they&rsquo;re taking by staying in the classroom.
&nbsp;
Other districts in Colorado, including Boulder Valley School District and Pueblo County School District 70 -- which neighbors Pueblo School District 60 -- are giving teachers the option of teaching from their classrooms or from their own homes as their students take courses remotely.
&nbsp;
This has some Sunset Park teachers eyeing their neighbor, wondering why their own administrators can&rsquo;t follow that district&rsquo;s lead.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Finally, here are a few stories you should know about today:
&nbsp;
Investigators found the remains of three people while executing a search warrant for stolen vehicles at a rural property southeast of Alamosa. They&rsquo;re now searching for a suspect in the case, 26-year-old Adre &ldquo;Psycho&rdquo; Jordan Baroz.
-
At least 15 counties will enter Colorado&rsquo;s &ldquo;red&rdquo; coronavirus level on Friday, meaning indoor dining at restaurants must cease. In some cases, hordes of workers are being laid off. Many restaurants worry that the governor's latest restrictions are the final blow.
-
The Tri-County Health director is unsure if Colorado&rsquo;s new coronavirus restrictions are enough, but says that it&rsquo;s [quote] &ldquo;worth a try&rdquo;
&nbsp;
For more information on all of these stories, visit our website,<a href="http://www.coloradosun.com/"> www.coloradosun.com</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.
&nbsp;
Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you&rsquo;ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don&rsquo;t forget to tune in again tomorrow.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

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