Five Takeaways From Colorado's Choice Enrollment Numbers

Students in Colorado crossed school district boundaries a little more than usual during the pandemic school year.

He Left Tech To Become A CO High School Teacher. His Key To Classroom Success: ‘Love The Kids As Much As The Content.'

When his students began learning remotely last year, high school teacher Ken Benson felt like he was seeing more ceiling fans than faces.

CO Schools Are Getting More Money, Bigger Changes Could Be On The Way

The pandemic forced lawmakers to reexamine which students need the most help.

‘Be Very Careful': Cardona Expresses Concerns About Virtual Learning Next Fall

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says he is concerned about the students who will choose to learn virtually next year.

Denver Teachers Union Endorses School Board President Carrie Olson For Reelection

The announcement was a departure from the Denver Classroom Teachers Association’s past practice.

How To Diversify Colorado Campuses? Colleges Begin Conversations

Campus tours and Google searches yielded scant information about how Colorado would embrace her, she said.

Tenured Professors At CO Public Colleges Are Predominately White

In a state that's become increasingly diverse, the professors who teach at Colorado's four-year colleges are overwhelmingly white.

Teachers' Stress Exceeded Other Workers' This Year, Survey Finds

More than three in four teachers reported frequent job-related stress, compared to 40% of other working adults.

MSU Denver Launches Support Program For Lowest-Income Students

Metropolitan State University of Denver is taking applications for a pilot program designed to help its lowest-income students.

Adams 14 Will Have No Online Option For Elementary Students Next Year, Limited Online Spots For Older Students

Elementary students all will have to return to full-time in-person learning.

Latino Community Coalition Calls For Delay In Denver Schools Superintendent Vote

A vote to finalize the Denver decision is scheduled for Thursday.

Colorado Bill To Expand School District Power To Reject Charters Fails

Colorado lawmakers rejected a bill Thursday that would have made it easier for school boards to turn down new charter schools.

Three CO High Schools Win 2021 Voter Registration Award

Sec. Griswold announces this year's Routt Award winners - CO high schools who registered 85% or more of their eligible students to vote

As Mark Kennedy Departs, University Of Colorado Students Call For A Change In Direction

After nearly two years bemoaning their president's slow responses and missteps on critical issues, University of Colorado students...

Denver Approves Later Middle And High School Start Times, Despite Feedback Concerns

Citing a need for teenagers to get more sleep, the Denver school board voted Thursday to push back middle and high school start times.

Denver Charter School Will Move To Make Way For New Comprehensive Montbello High School

The Denver school board took another step Thursday toward reopening a comprehensive high school in Denver's Montbello neighborhood.

In Avoiding Staff Cuts, Aurora District Prepares To Create New Jobs At Potential Cost Of Millions

Aurora school district leaders are planning to create jobs for people who have been displaced.

Polis: Vaccinated Teachers, Students Can Skip Masks If Districts Agree

In light of new federal guidance, Gov. Jared Polis announced Friday that Colorado will phase out mask requirements in schools.

‘Tired Of Being Shut Out:' Denver Students Advocate For A Student Bill Of Rights

High-speed internet access. Advanced courses. Diverse teachers. The right to vote on school district decisions, and more.

Gov. Jared Polis Just Signed Colorado's Next Budget Into Law. Here's What It Does For Education.

After a hard year, Colorado schools and universities will get a big boost in the budget Gov. Jared Polis signed into law Monday.

Jeffco Preschool Staff, Feeling Undervalued, Wants To Join A Union

As Jeffco planned to open schools for in-person learning, staff and leaders from several departments weighed in.

Media-Literacy Bill Headed To Gov. Polis' Desk

House Bill 1103 will create an online media-literacy resource bank, managed by the Colorado Department of Education.

Colorado's Largest Teacher Prep Program Wins Full State Approval After Literacy Overhaul

University of Northern Colorado won kudos Wednesday for making changes to two majors within its teacher preparation program.

Colorado School Finance Bill Sends More Money To Students In Poverty, English Learners

Colorado school districts will get an additional $77 million to help students whose families are living in poverty

Esta Administradora De Colorado Adopta Las Lecciones De Liderazgo De La Cultura Latina

Michelle Chambers tuvo un maestro de octavo grado que la empujó a inscribirse en un programa avanzado de secundaria.

Denver's Elementary Enrollment Is Falling. Could School Consolidation Be Next?

In the past six years, Denver Public Schools has lost about 5,000 elementary-aged students, district data shows.

Two Colorado Colleges Plan To Remove Junior From Their Names. But Will The Change Attract More Students?

Colorado lawmakers and college officials hope a name change will help reverse years of sharply declining enrollment.

Bill To Audit Colorado's School Accountability System Moves Forward

A bill that would launch a far-reaching audit of Colorado's school accountability system cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday.

Denver Schools' $1.2 Billion Budget Will Be Buoyed By Federal COVID Relief Funds Next Year

Federal coronavirus stimulus dollars will buoy the Denver school district's $1.2 billion budget next school year.

Bill Would Give Colorado School Districts More Authority To Reject Charter Schools

A bill introduced in the Colorado legislature would grant school districts broad discretion to turn down charter school applications.

This Colorado Administrator Embraces Leadership Lessons From Latino Culture

Michelle Chambers had an eighth grade teacher who pushed her to enroll in an advanced high school program.

Colorado Leaders Roll Out Plan To Create New Early Childhood Department, Expand Preschool

Colorado would establish a stand-alone state department dedicated to early childhood programs.

Biden's Free Community College Plan Would Present Big Opportunities, New Challenges For Colorado

As a counselor, Matthew Miltenberg hears from some of his Poudre High School students that college isn't right for them.

One Finalist Withdraws, Leaving Sole Finalist For Adams 14 Superintendent Role

One of two finalists for superintendent of Adams 14 has dropped out.

Students In San Luis Valley Needed For Whitewater Rafting, River Surfing

Middle- and high-school students in Colorado's San Luis Valley will get to go whitewater rafting for the first time.

Fewer Preschool And Kindergarten Students Participated In Denver School Choice This Year

The number of children who applied this winter to attend Denver Public Schools preschool and kindergarten this coming fall was down.

Denver School Choice: How Many Students Were Accepted And Waitlisted At Each School In 2021

In the midst of a pandemic, more than 23,500 Denver families filled out school choice applications in January and February.

Two Bilingual Educators Named Finalists For Adams 14 Superintendent Job

The Adams 14 school board announced two finalists for the superintendent position and will be taking feedback from the public.

Colorado's Dyslexia Screening Pilot Program Off To A Shaky Start

The statewide dyslexia screening pilot program authorized by a 2019 Colorado law will launch this summer with three schools.

Colorado School Board Members Could Get Paid Under Bill Heading To The Governor

School board members in Colorado currently cannot receive any compensation.