<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/about/news/articles/PPSC-Launches-BAS-in-Education-to-Strengthen-Colorado-Teacher-Workforce.php" dsn="news"><pubDate>03/10/2026</pubDate><description>Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) is expanding access to high-impact careers with the launch of a new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Elementary Education, designed to prepare students for Colorado k-6 Elementary Teacher Licensure across Colorado. </description><author/><image><img src="/_images-universal/generic-graphics/public-services-social-sciences/PublicServSocialSciences_1000x1000_Education.svg" alt="Education Graphic "/></image><featured>true</featured><summary>Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) is expanding access to high-impact careers with the launch of a new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Elementary Education, designed to prepare students for Colorado k-6 Elementary Teacher Licensure across Colorado. </summary><tags><tag>2026</tag><tag>news</tag><tag>press</tag></tags><title>Pikes Peak State College Launches Bachelor of Applied Science in Education to Strengthen Colorado’s Teacher Workforce</title></item>