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Educators gather at the Capitol in Denver to protest cuts to federal funding

How President Trump’s first 100 days in office are being felt in Colorado’s classrooms and universities

By Jenny Brundin

Governor Polis signs property tax relief bill

Polis defends school budget, calls out teachers for protesting on a school day

By Jenny Brundin

Desks fill an empty classroom.

Why teachers from across Colorado plan to protest at the state Capitol Thursday

By Jenny Brundin

Children's books on a shelf

Colorado teachers need help teaching English learners to read. The state wants more training.

US judge sides with states, temporarily halts Trump plan to cut hundreds of millions of dollars for teacher training

By The Associated Press

A man in a tan pullover points to a booklet in front of a child wearing a blue seizure-protecting helmet. A boy in a red shirt holding a pencil is in the foreground,

Teacher candidates would take fewer tests under a bill to boost Colorado’s special educator ranks

By Jenny Brundin

Teachers lose cost-of-living pay dispute battle with Denver Public Schools

By Jenny Brundin

Members of the Colorado Senate in the Chamber at the Colorado State Capitol,

Colorado lawmakers eye Safe2Tell expansion

Colorado Teacher of the Year Janet Damon named a finalist for 2025 National Teacher of the Year

By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado

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Colorado needs more college graduates, skilled workers to address tight labor market and high turnover rates

By Jenny Brundin

Teacher works through math problem

Challenges facing Colorado’s teachers still loom large as union celebrates 150 years

By Jenny Brundin

A teacher in a light demin shirt leans on a desk where a student is typing on a computer while holding a cell phone in his left hand.

Is a cellphone in the classroom the ultimate distraction or a tool for learning? Two teachers share their takes

By Jenny Brundin

Melissa Lopez speaks to a student at her desk in a classroom

Colorado’s teaching workforce is diversifying but not as fast as other college-educated workers

By Jenny Brundin

Children sitting at a table painting with watercolors

Text to Colorado voters falsely suggests teachers union chief supports school choice amendment

The new president of the Colorado Education Association, Kevin Vick, speaks with a group of students.

New Colorado teachers union president on one-size-fits-all learning, cell phones in the classroom and other challenges

By Jenny Brundin

A window in a classroom at a school.

The new school year welcomes back old teachers, new teachers, students and colorful shoes

By Jenny Brundin

An empty classroom at Goldrick Elementary School

Colorado teachers: Want $600 for classroom supplies? State grants are available now.

In the foreground, three baskets on top of a brown bookshelf. In the background blurred slightly is a classroom with desks, chairs, and a woman standing near open windows with light coming in.

To help address a teacher shortage, Colorado gives $10,000 stipends to educators earning degrees

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