Proposed state budget would boost funding for higher education, end maneuver that shortchanged schools
Colorado’s 2024-25 budget would fully fund schools and give more money to higher education.
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English development teachers in Colorado feel overwhelmed amid the influx of students new to the U.S.
Even ELD teachers who have experience working with students learning English as a new language say they’ve had a difficult year.
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Colorado transfer students would get help with retaining college credits under new bill
Although Colorado was an early adopter of policies that helped transfer students retain their credits, the system needs an update, according to state leaders.
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Inside a Colorado bill to provide extra funding to school districts serving migrant students
Colorado’s budget committee has been hashing out legislation that would provide $24 million for schools enrolling new arrival students. On Friday, they approved the proposal for consideration.
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Teacher pay: Adams 12 may give raises for mentoring rather than graduate degrees
One goal of the pilot would be to incentivize more teachers to work in low-performing schools with high percentages of high-risk students.
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CU Boulder and CSU Fort Collins push enrollment deadlines amid FAFSA delays
Colorado public universities have changed deadlines to help students during a rocky financial aid season.
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A ‘sick-out’ over teacher pay leads Adams City High School to switch to remote learning
“Our intention is not to disrupt education, but to voice our concerns regarding teacher retention, fair compensation, benefits, time management, and the overall need for a positive change by leadership.”
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Lawmakers eye fix so Colorado colleges can launch adult education diploma program
Community colleges educate about half of the state’s adults trying to get a high school diploma.
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Colorado leads the nation in college-educated residents, but gaps remain
The data has gaps in differentiating between those who graduated from a Colorado high school and those who move here from elsewhere.
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New FAFSA delay is a ‘gut punch.’ What can Colorado families do now?
This year, the federal government rolled out a new platform for families to fill out the FAFSA. The new process has been shorter and easier, but technical glitches have marred the experience.
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Public school enrollment in Colorado: Here’s what you need to know
Many Colorado schools are seeing a record number of students enrolling in the middle of the year.
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Counselors welcome the Better FAFSA. But its delay might have consequences for students
Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) completion correlates to whether students head to college, and Colorado has had one of the lowest FAFSA completion rates in the country.
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RTD will let Denver-area youth ride free all year — to school, to work, anywhere
The free fares for youth 19 and younger riding buses and the light rail system will start following the conclusion of the RTD’s summer free fares for everyone campaign.
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How Colorado is filling gaps as last-resort schools dwindle
Experts are hopeful a new state law will lead more facility schools to open. Meanwhile, school districts are creating their own programs, and creative and skilled educators are finding ways to meet students’ needs in traditional classrooms.
Colorado is pouring more money into schools for kids with behavioral health issues and disabilities. But is it helping?
The special schools have no central oversight and instead are the responsibility of multiple state agencies. A new law aims to increase accountability.
Colorado free preschool application deadline extended after confusing start for parents needing care
The last-minute extension and revision decisions come amid several stumbles that have led to confusion and frustration among parents and preschool providers.
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