Jefferson County schools trying to stop the ‘Summer Slide’
A summer literacy program is showing significant results in stopping a slide in reading and writing skills.
Q & A: Is it bad if children don’t learn handwriting?
Failing to teach cursive handwriting can be bad for the brain development of children.
Colorado teachers struggle with low salaries, report shows
A new report shows mid- and late-career teacher base salaries are “painfully” low in many states, including Colorado.
‘Kids Count’ report shows progress, setbacks for Colo. children
Though the state’s lowest ranking came in the area of health care – 39th in the nation – Colorado is showing progress there.
Parents, school districts file lawsuit asking state to enforce Amendment 23
Plaintiffs say the “negative factor” is unconstitutional and want the courts to declare that Amendment 23 requires increasing education funding, not slashing it.
Campus gun ban measure won’t be on Colorado’s November ballot
Even though they gathered the required number of signatures to get a measure that would ban concealed weapons from college campuses, supporters are withdrawing it, citing the political environment.
Q&A: Why the American system of higher education is at the breaking point
As tuition rates grow and student loan debt passes $1 trillion, a new film showing in Denver looks at whether college is worth it, and examines why this American institution is at the breaking point.
Student project aims to help Colorado teens unplug and go outside again
A group of Columbine High School students collaborate with the Jefferson County Commission to figure out how to get more teenagers outside.
Child care costs vary greatly across Colorado
A new report shows child care costs vary greatly in Colorado depending on where you live – between $6,000 and $17,000 a year.
When regular high school fails, some Colorado students turn to career and technical schools
Specialized schools let students earn college credit in high school while connecting them to college training and high-demand jobs.
Denver’s English-language learners make strong gains in mastery tests
English-language learners in Denver schools are outpacing the rest of the state on tests that measure how well they know the language.
Q&A: Parents skeptical about proposed changes at Denver high schools
Changes to how students qualify for the International Baccalaureate program at Denver’s George Washington High School rile parents; Plans to merge ninth grades at Manual and East are scrutinized.
Colorado’s schools, parents and students want fewer, shorter tests
New research shows most school districts prefer “interim” tests that give teachers immediate feedback over standardized tests.
Race, advanced classes divide students at Denver’s George Washington High
Four George Washington high school students say the real problem at the school is that the majority of students are unprepared for the rigors of the pre-International Baccalaureate program, and that’s not fair.
International Baccalaureate changes at Denver high school rile community
Efforts to eliminate an academic program at George Washington High School are a microcosm of the challenges many urban districts face.
Public schools in Colorado get more funding
After weeks of skirmishing, a bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers approve a school finance package that supporters say gives some much-needed relief to public schools.
