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More school closures could be coming as Colorado’s birth rates continue to drop

by Erica Breunlin 9:16 AM MST on Jan 18, 20239:22 AM MST on Jan 18, 2023

Ninety four of Colorado’s 178 school districts are experiencing dips in enrollment this school year.

Posted inEducation

What role should parents play in schools? Five Colorado districts are teaming up to include them.

by Erica Breunlin 3:25 AM MST on Jan 17, 20231:00 PM MST on Jan 17, 2023

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.

Posted inOpinion Columns

Opinion: A thank-you note to the Colorado Board of Education

by Daniel Martinez, Heather Kennedy and Noah Jansen 1:30 AM MST on Dec 22, 20225:38 PM MST on Dec 20, 2022

Your vote to restore educational materials will help ensure an accurate, vibrant, and essential history of LGBTQ Coloradans.

Posted inEducation

Jeffco proposes $32 million in building upgrades to accommodate students from closing schools

by Yesenia Robles, Chalkbeat 5:46 PM MST on Dec 18, 202211:07 AM MST on Dec 19, 2022

The price tag is equivalent to about 2 1/2 years of savings from closing the under-enrolled elementary schools at the end of the school year

Posted inNews

Case of Eastern Colorado principal accused of exploitation after investigating student sexting heads to hearing

by Shannon Najmabadi 4:30 AM MST on Nov 21, 20228:15 PM MST on Nov 21, 2022

Under Colorado law, even unintentionally possessing explicit images of kids is akin to having child pornography. The man faces up to 12 years in prison.

A close up of a kids hand as they eat a school meal
Posted inElection 2022

Voters approve Prop. FF, clearing way for new school meals program funded by cutting tax breaks for the wealthy

by Erica Breunlin 10:58 PM MST on Nov 8, 20229:37 AM MST on Nov 9, 2022

The new program will give all Colorado public school students access to free breakfasts and lunches, regardless of household income

Posted inOpinion Columns

Opinion: Advocacy for the transgender few does not take rights away from the many

by Andrea Chacos 1:30 AM MDT on Oct 25, 202210:32 PM MDT on Oct 25, 2022

Here are some facts in response to baseless claims and misplaced fears

Posted inEducation

How can Colorado attract more teachers of color? New report doubles down on need for better pay, mentorship.

by Erica Breunlin 3:25 AM MDT on Oct 3, 20222:28 PM MDT on Oct 3, 2022

The report, authored by a workgroup that lawmakers tasked with exploring teacher diversity, doesn’t unveil any new ideas but hits on strategies long known to be effective.

Posted inOpinion Columns

Nicolais: Yes, Dennis Prager, school children do make the world better

by Mario Nicolais 3:03 AM MDT on Sep 25, 20224:46 PM MDT on Sep 23, 2022

In just a few days guest teaching, I saw what the conservative radio host seems to have missed in his decades alive

Posted inOpinion Columns

Nicolais: As testing scores tumble, our commitment to Colorado teachers must redouble

by Mario Nicolais 3:04 AM MDT on Sep 11, 20222:31 PM MDT on Sep 10, 2022

Recent studies show that the COVID pandemic led to big drops in testing scores. We must provide more resources to educators

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