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Colorado releases school ratings amid ongoing debate about how to measure performance
There is an ongoing debate about the purpose and meaning of school ratings in Colorado
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35% of Colorado high schoolers are earning college credit as they study for their diplomas
By Erica Breunlin Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Denver to change curriculum that educators said “eliminates the Native American perspective”
By Melanie Asmar Education Primary category in which blog post is published
To boost low measles vaccination rates, public health agencies are targeting Colorado’s biggest counties
By Jennifer Brown Health Primary category in which blog post is published
Denver turned marijuana into money for after-school programs. Other cities are taking note.
By Chalkbeat Colorado Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Why the Denver school board “flipped” toward reform and what might happen next
The question now is what this “flip” will mean for teachers, students, and parents
An end to Denver’s school reform era? Teachers union-backed school board candidates win big
Tay Anderson, Brad Laurvick and Scott Baldermann all appeared poised to win
Large achievement gaps remain in Denver, even as students’ scores tick up on national test
This continues a decade-long period where average scores in reading and math have remained essentially flat, even as the score gaps between high- and low-achieving students has been widening
Michael Bennet, fighting for traction in his presidential bid, releases education plan
Bennet released an education plan Thursday that he says draws from his experience as superintendent of Denver Public Schools
Opinion: Let’s not get left behind when it comes to clean cars, Colorado
Now is the wrong moment to hit the brakes on electric vehicles
Opinion
Nicolais: Michael Bennet’s “equal is not equal” highlighted a tragic legacy in public schools
Sixty-five years removed from Brown v. Education, the racial divide it meant to eradicate still permeates many school districts
Opinion
Colorado’s kindergarten landscape will even out, with benefits flowing to state’s wealthiest, poorest families
A decade after some districts pushed back against Gov. Ritter's full-day kindergarten plan, most consider it essential.
