Lawsuit filed against Gov. Jared Polis and state education leaders over rollout of universal preschool program
The suit describes a UPK system rife with “glitches, miscommunications and uncertainty.”
Colorado’s Measures of Academic Success scores are out. Here’s how students did
It’s the second year since the pandemic that Colorado students took a normal set of standardized tests.
Colorado universal preschool means new savings, new juggling acts for families across the state
Families who signed up for UPK will get 15 or 30 hours of preschool paid for by a tax on some tobacco products.
Learning about podcasting helped these young Coloradans share thoughts on life’s challenges
Take a break with these youth-produced summer interviews
What to know about Colorado’s free school meals program
Most school districts will provide breakfast and lunch as part of Colorado’s Health Meals for All program.
Lawsuit alleges Douglas County School District failed to protect students from racial harassment
The families of four Black and biracial students allege district and school administrators failed to protect the students from severe and pervasive racism and bullying.
As universal pre-k gets ready to launch, uncertainty remains for school districts and preschool providers
While thousands of families are happy to receive 15 hours a week of free education for their young child, behind the scenes a provider described it as a “debacle.”
More students are staying in Colorado colleges after turbulent pandemic years
The rate of first-time Colorado college students returning to their school for a second year bumped up last fall – getting closer to pre-pandemic levels.
7,400 Colorado students who enrolled at CollegeAmerica campuses will receive millions of dollars in loan forgiveness
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office began investigating CollegeAmerica in 2012, which led to a court ruling in favor of the state in 2020.
Love, dreams and safety: Nearly 50 kids become US citizens at the Children’s Museum of Denver
“I can probably do everything I dreamed of doing.”
Free college in Colorado? It’s covered if you’re interested in teaching, firefighting, law enforcement, construction or forestry
Career Advance Colorado will provide free community college education to students on those specific career training paths.
Christian preschool sues state, wants to require employees hold specific religious beliefs while still enrolling in Colorado universal pre-k program
The Chaffee County preschool said yes. The state said no. The courts will decide.
School lunch ain’t what it used to be, especially as Colorado schools gear up for free meals for all
A Denver conference this week brought school nutrition directors to taste-test new items for their cafeterias. Plant-based chicken nuggets. And an enchilada dish made from a gigantic tree fruit.
Former Cherry Creek School District bus driver charged with sexual assault
Wayne Lee Smith was arrested on July 6, according to a letter sent to parents.
Colorado nonprofit puts up a lot of money for more seats at charter schools
The Daniels Fund promises to add 100,000 seats to non-traditional schools by 2030.