Text to Colorado voters falsely suggests teachers union chief supports school choice amendment
The president of Colorado’s largest teachers union has denounced a text message to Colorado voters that falsely implies he supports Amendment 80, which would enshrine school choice in the state constitution.
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‘Selfless’ Janet Damon of Denver’s DELTA H.S. named 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year
Janet Damon received the honor during a surprise assembly at Denver’s DELTA High School. She’ll be an ambassador for all the state’s teachers.
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Quesadillas, fajitas, tacos: Parents helped Jeffco create 15 new recipes the district is trying this year
The Jeffco district is tracking costs this year to determine if the meals may be able to go to more schools.
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Quesadillas, fajitas, y tacos: Este año realizarán pruebas con 15 recetas que creó Jeffco con ayuda de los padres
A lo largo de este año escolar, tres escuelas de Edgewater en Jeffco llevarán a cabo una prueba a través de la implementación de nuevas opciones en el menú.
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Chalkbeat’s guide to back-to-school-night meetings
Some basic guidelines for those early parent-teacher meetings are to bring a pen and paper, exchange reliable contact information, and give everyone some grace.
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Colorado’s CMAS test results for 2024: See how your school or district performed
District and school data shows a similar trend, with most districts improving math results, but fewer districts gaining on language arts tests.
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What parents need to know about gifted and talented education
Parents can request an evaluation if they think their child is gifted and might be asked to provide input.
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Lo que los padres deben saber sobre la educación para dotados y talentosos
Después de que a un niño lo identifican como dotado, recibe apoyo adicional y un plan de aprendizaje avanzado.
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Struggling with student loans? Colorado advocates offer five tips for borrowers.
Colorado advocates and government officials point to resources that can ease the burden on borrowers.
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Colorado school vaccination rates are public. Here’s how to find them.
Fewer than 70% of students are vaccinated against measles at some Colorado schools.
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Encuentra eventos gratis de vacunación cercanos
Colorado ofrece varios eventos gratis para que los niños se mantengan al día con sus vacunas.
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Colorado teachers: Want $600 for classroom supplies? State grants are available now.
The program is funded with federal COVID relief dollars.
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These teens want to change the world — starting with Colorado laws
One theme that emerged at Thursday’s Youth Advisory Council hearing was students’ concern about climate change.
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Artículos escolares, cortes de pelo, vacunas y más, gratis. Aprovecha estos eventos antes del regreso a clases en 2024
Distritos escolares y organizaciones están realizando eventos donde ofrecerán mochilas, artículos escolares y otros recursos gratuitos.
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Free school supplies, haircuts, vaccines, and more. Check out these 2024 back-to-school events
School districts and organizations are offering free backpacks, school supplies, and other resources before the semester begins.
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To help address a teacher shortage, Colorado gives $10,000 stipends to educators earning degrees
Hundreds of educators have already gotten the stipend.
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