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Colorado’s substitute teacher shortage, worsened by coronavirus, could force some schools to close. Again.
Districts are finding creative ways to fill the gap, leaning on their own teachers, administrators and even parents to sub
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“At a breaking point”: Colorado schools plead for help as stress of pandemic teaching piles up
By Erica Breunlin Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Here’s how Colorado’s October student count will change to preserve school-district funding
By Erica Breunlin Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado pours $2M into internet access for families while partnering with providers like T-Mobile to expand broadband
By Erica Breunlin Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Thousands of kids in Colorado’s largest school districts didn’t show up for spring remote learning. The race is on to find them.
By Michael Booth Education Primary category in which blog post is published
These Colorado school districts are welcoming students back for in-person learning this fall. Here’s why they feel it’s safe.
District leaders are weighing health risks against students’ learning and mental health needs. Some will open school buildings in a few weeks.
Wealthy Colorado parents are hiring teachers for private learning pods, leaving low-income students behind
As school plans change and some districts opt for remote learning, deep-pocketed parents are shelling out big sums so they get back to work with peace of mind. Those who can’t afford to do so risk their kids’ ability to stay on track.
Colorado issues guidance on when coronavirus should prompt a school closure as governor calls in-person learning “reasonably safe”
The guidance comes as Gov. Jared Polis says it’s “reasonably safe” for children to return to schools for in-person learning. Polis said his own children will be returning to classes.
Colorado releases coronavirus reopening guidance for schools that includes plans for in-person learning
The recommendations are the clearest indication yet that learning won’t be fully remote in Colorado come fall as it was in the final months of last school year
Online classes aren’t going anywhere, but thousands of Colorado students still don’t have internet access
Student demand for laptops and Chromebooks has dropped but districts are still questioning how to reach all their kids with reliable internet.
Denver Public Schools taking the plunge as districts plan to get kids back in the classroom
The district will open up all schools to students this fall but will keep an option of online schooling on the table.
How much should the state spend to learn how far Colorado kids have fallen behind during the pandemic?
Ten education organizations hope the state will invest in a diagnostic assessment for kids. A group that includes parents and teachers insists resources for the classroom and students need funding instead.
Colorado students need a back-to-school test to get back on course after coronavirus, advocates say
A coalition of education advocates want federal CARES Act dollars spent to measure where Colorado K-12 students stand academically as they return to class this fall.
Graduation rates could suffer after lawmakers cut a program to help Colorado kids entering high school
The Ninth Grade Success Grant program has been critical in helping schools hire staff to assist freshmen and track their academic progress
