Education
Most Colorado students not proficient in reading and math — but there’s some good news
Colorado test results released Thursday paint a student performance picture that is substantially similar to past years, but there are promising signs in literacy.
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In a shifting climate for research, Colorado State hosts a museum teeming with bugs — and that’s a good thing
By Kevin Simpson Collections Primary category in which blog post is published
After calling out inequity on debate stage, Michael Bennet leans on his education experience in his presidential bid
By Chalkbeat Colorado Education Primary category in which blog post is published
If Colorado wants to stop the next school shooting, the state needs to get on the same page, lawmakers say
By John Frank Politics and Government Primary category in which blog post is published
How Colorado’s rural education network went from teaching home economics to fighting the opioid epidemic
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Why teachers unions are trying to block outside intervention in Colorado schools
These are the first state-ordered outside interventions under Colorado’s 2009 accountability law, and the outcome of these lawsuits will clarify the state’s authority to tell school districts what to do
A new Colorado report tries to show what higher education is worth. The value is clearer for some degrees than others.
Colorado students, especially would-be teachers, are making cost-benefit choices of their own and switching to more lucrative programs
Taking a hit: Colorado school districts grapple with insuring against hail
It’s one example of the often-forgotten expenses school districts incur outside of the classroom.
Citing lack of consensus, Jeffco Public Schools abandons idea to tear down and rebuild Columbine High School
The idea was first floated in June. A survey by the school district revealed that many were against the concept.
Colorado needs affordable housing. The state owns land. Can this combination work?
Gov. Jared Polis is urging the State Land Board to address housing shortage for teachers, part of a campaign promise he made
More than a third of Colorado high school graduates need extra help to do college work
Students of color, students from low-income families, and women are all more likely to be assessed as needing developmental education
Colorado built a system to measure child care quality. Now, it wants more providers to climb the ratings ladder.
State leaders say they’re pleased that more than half of the state’s child care and preschool programs have moved beyond Level 1, but plan to survey providers in the coming year to learn more about the system’s sticking points`
Gov. Polis’ full-day kindergarten program could bust its budget by $40 million in first year, state survey predicts
Local school officials anticipate near-universal attendance, but state lawmakers only set aside full-day K funding for 85% attendance.
STEM School, site of fatal shooting, secures five-year charter renewal after contentious battle
The Douglas County Public Schools superintendent will conduct a two-year compliance review to make sure the institution has addressed safety concerns
