Current High School Juniors Will Take ACT, State Says
Protests from parents and superintendents caused officials to rethink their decision to switch to the SAT test as the college entrance exam for current 11th graders.
School Superintendents Call For More Funding. Getting It Won’t Be Easy
Colorado ranks 42nd in the country when it comes to spending per student. Patching up the state budget means that spending could decrease further.
Colorado Superintendents Protest ACT Testing Switchup
Colorado Department of Education officials say they’re working hard on a plan to allow this year’s 11th grade students to take the ACT as planned.
Colorado Keeps ‘C’ Grade, Slips 3 Spaces In Education Week Report
Colorado posts a D in school finance, ranking 37th in the nation.
Colorado High School Juniors May Get To Take ACT, After All
The state recently decided to swap the ACT for the SAT — but it’s now working on a plan to allow current 11th graders to take the ACT.
Colorado Names New Education Commissioner
Richard Crandall was the single finalist for the job after a months-long national search.
Kids Learn Math At Their Own Pace In This Denver Middle School
Morey Middle School is one of two schools in Denver piloting a new and costly program. Teachers say it’s already hard to imagine going back to their old ways.
Denver Public Schools Nearing State Averages For PARCC Scores
Boasberg said that achievement gaps between low-income students and their wealthier peers continue to widen.
PARCC Scores Vary Widely By District And School, Data Shows
The state released results for all 178 school districts and more than 1,800 schools on Friday.
State Board Opens Door To GED Alternatives
The state will open contract negotiations with vendors of three tests –the HiSET, TASC and GED.
New Federal Education Law Gives Colorado More Flexibility
Education stakeholders are very interested in new and broader measures of accountability, said Alyssa Pearson with the Colorado Department of Education.
Where Kids In Poverty And Education Intersect, Daily Uncertainties Remain
While they’re striving in school and support programs,these kids and teens still face problems that can pop up at any time.
Colorado Considers High School Equivalency Options Beyond GED
Two years ago, the GED tests got much harder, computerized and more expensive.
Teens Break Down Barriers As They Grapple With Bullying’s Wounds
Half of Colorado middle schoolers say they’ve been bullied. Hopelessness is also an issue. Challenge Day tries to reach those kids and help.
DPS Names Acting Superintendent
Susana Cordova will fill in while Superintendent Tom Boasberg takes unpaid family leave to travel in Latin America for six months.
Colorado Is A ‘Toddler’ When It Comes To Early Literacy, Report Says
The report from the New America Foundation divides states into three broad categories: crawling, toddling, and walking. Colorado is a toddler, at the lower end of the scale.
