A bill introduced last week would end state testing for fourth and seventh graders, and save the state more than $1 million per year
Education
Low pay, staff shortages, gun violence: Colorado educators urge lawmakers to pay schools what they’re owed
Largest teachers union in Colorado released a state of education report that shines a light on challenges facing teachers
Colorado middle and high schoolers could begin receiving annual mental health checks
If a student needs additional resources, they would be referred to state-run program offering free therapy sessions
Colorado’s science and engineering university wants to enroll more low-income students. Here’s how.
In 2020, Mines ranked 46th from the bottom among all public and private universities in the share of students on campus receiving Pell Grants
Colorado’s expanded preschool program received 12,000 applications on its first day — more than officials expected
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood initially projected about 30,000 kids would enroll in the program in its first year. Officials now believe more will opt in.
More school closures could be coming as Colorado’s birth rates continue to drop
Ninety four of Colorado’s 178 school districts are experiencing dips in enrollment this school year.
Guns in schools are up, and Denver superintendent says violence is his top concern
Last school year, five times as many weapons — 200 total — were found at Denver schools, including 13 guns and 28 fake guns
Colorado parents can now apply for universal preschool. Here’s what they need to know.
State officials expect about 30,000 children to opt into the universal preschool program in its first year. That’s about half the number that will be eligible.
What role should parents play in schools? Five Colorado districts are teaming up to include them.
The pandemic changed the way parents are involved in their kids’ education. A new family engagement center shared by five districts will better incorporate their input into schools.
Air Force Academy football player dies after medical emergency on way to class
Hunter Brown was from Lake Charles, Louisiana