Education
Online learning is harder for some students, so Colorado schools are protecting grades with new policies
As Colorado school districts have replaced in-person instruction with remote learning, some are also easing up on grading policies.
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Coronavirus closures: Denver-area districts cancel in-person classes the rest of the school year
By Chalkbeat Colorado Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado schools, universities to get $300 million from federal relief package
By Yesenia Robles, Chalkbeat Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado school districts won’t be required to conduct teacher evaluations this year
By Erica Meltzer, Chalkbeat Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Coronavirus stole their last months of high school in Colorado, and a long list of traditions
By Erica Breunlin Coronavirus Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado families are getting a taste of homeschool thanks to the coronavirus crisis. Could it stick?
As parents trade spots with teachers, some are considering making the jump to homeschooling for good. But it’s tougher than they thought.
Colorado State campus struggles with increase in reports of racial bias incidents
A three-fold increase in bias incidents has prompted a louder conversation between Colorado State students and administrators
How Colorado lined up child care for 1,000 essential workers in one week
As frontline workers step up to care for coronavirus patients, child care providers are stepping up to care for their children.
Colorado child care centers fear for their survival as coronavirus brings closures, enrollment dips
The pandemic is testing the stability of the state’s child care system -- one that will be critical to an economic recovery.
Colorado kids are stressed about coronavirus. Here are some ways adults can help.
To ease children’s anxiety fueled by COVID-19, one child psychologist recommends families maintain structure and take time to step outside.
Governor says more social distancing guidance, measures for Coloradans is coming; schools unlikely to resume classes
"All the additional social distancing measures that are applicable are being looked at," Polis told reporters at a coronavirus news conference at the state Capitol.
Most Colorado school districts have closed. The state teachers union wants the rest to shut down.
The head of the Colorado Education Association said Tuesday that Gov. Jared Polis should take action, rather than continue to leave the decision up to districts
Denver Public Schools isn’t just feeding hungry kids during the coronavirus crisis. Adults are getting help, too.
Denver Public Schools has designated free meal programs at 12 schools. They’re expanding the reach beyond kids to serve anyone in need.
Writing a term paper on a cell phone? For Colorado college students forced off campus by coronavirus, that may be the best option.
As Colorado universities shift to online classes to shield themselves from COVID-19, students lacking computers and internet access may have to get creative
