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More Colorado students are graduating from high school, even if it takes more time
Statewide, Colorado’s 81.1% graduation rate still leaves the state below the national average
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With a 15.7% average pay increase post-strike, more Denver teachers returned to work
By Melanie Asmar Education Primary category in which blog post is published
School choice: What is it and how does it work in Colorado?
By Melanie Asmar Education Primary category in which blog post is published
Vaping waste is a whole new headache for schools and cities, including in Colorado
By Colorado Public Radio News Primary category in which blog post is published
Colorado early childhood efforts could get a major boost from federal grant
By Ann Schimke Education Primary category in which blog post is published
High school can be rough. These Colorado teens are making it easier for their peers to get help.
In a state with an alarming youth suicide rate and a persistent hunger for prevention strategies, the vouchers represent a student-driven effort to broaden access to mental health services
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
Secret Service study: Most school shooters were badly bullied, showed warning signs
Research could help train school officials and law enforcement on how to better identify students who may be planning an attack
“Keep the story going”: How community volunteers nudge Colorado elementary students to take on racism
Run by YWCA Boulder County, the idea is to use storytelling to raise awareness about racism and discrimination, and encourage students to do something about it
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
Lawmakers are finally setting out to retool Colorado’s school funding formula. They’ll have to reach a consensus on these questions first.
Three key factors influence how much money Colorado’s 178 districts receive per pupil. A committee that’s been stalled for two years may have moved the needle with ways to rebalance funding.
