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.

WIC Families Can Now Get Vouchers For Farmers Market Purchases

Starting July 1, WIC-eligible families will be able to get locally grown fruits and vegetables.

COVID Economic Shock Puts Decade Of Children's Progress At Risk

Colorado ranks 15th in the nation for overall child well-being.

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.

Low-Value Health Care In Colorado Costs $140 Million In Excess Spending

Colorado could save up to $140 million annually, and reduce potential harm to patients.

‘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.

Hometown Hero Chauncey Billups, CSU Rams Star Becky Hammond, Get Closer To Becoming Head Coaches In NBA

Hammond is the first woman to be in the final stages of an NBA coaching search.

Study: Investment In EV Infrastructure Could Add $1.3 Trillion To U.S. GDP

The Biden administration and Congress continue to wrangle over the size and scope of a federal infrastructure package.

Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval

Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday.

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.

Girl Scout Cookie Glut: Donate To 1st Responders In Colorado

The pandemic changed how Girl Scouts in Colorado approached cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.

Report: Colorado On Track To Protect Wildlife Migration Corridors

A new report backs up Colorado's efforts to tap the best available science.

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.

For Human Smugglers, Income Opportunities Abound

Facebook aids and abets traffickers

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.

Helping Children Navigate Through Trauma

School closures, social isolation, gaps in health-care access and other pandemic-related disruptions have taken a toll.

Latino Community Coalition Calls For Delay In Denver Schools Superintendent Vote

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

How To Post Events On Patch In Colorado

If you have an important upcoming event, here's how to get the word out in Colorado.

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

Safe Return To Summer Travel Involves Some Planning

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recently relaxed mask-wearing and distancing requirements for anyone fully vaccinated.

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.

Colorado Will Pay Hospitals To Close Expensive Free-Standing ERs

State looking to convert emergency rooms to different facilities.

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.

Age-Friendly Network Welcomes 3 Colorado Cities

This week, Greeley, Evans and Garden City will officially join AARP's Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities.

Tax Reforms Aim To Boost Assistance For Working Families

Children's advocates are supporting a pair of bills introduced this week by state Democrats to update Colorado's tax code.

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.