COLORADO The Denver school board voted early Friday morning to table a decision on whether to not renew contracts for more than 200 teachers next year after hours of emotional testimony. EdNews Colorado The State Board of Education heard arguments for and against a controversial new student data tracking program. EdNews Colorado Southwest Denver families are complaining [...]
COLORADO The state Board of Education approved a new set of graduation guidelines that focuses on student mastery rather than how long they’ve attended class. EdNews Colorado School finance lawyer Mike Johnson announced that he will run for Denver’s school board. EdNews Colorado The food and nutrition director of Southern Colorado’s largest district worries that the Breakfast [...]
COLORADO Denver officials are beefing up resources around school discipline as teachers complain the district’s new policy is leading to classroom chaos. EdNews Colorado The state Board of Education today could adopt new graduation guidelines that hinge on demonstrations of competency rather than how much time students spend in class. Denver Post The Denver board is set [...]
COLORADO The Denver Public School Board minority is often portrayed as a purely oppositional force, but they have a vision. EdNews Colorado A small but enthusiastic group of teachers is embracing standing desks for their classrooms. EdNews Colorado Former Lieutenant Governor Barbara O’Brien is considering a run for the Denver School Board. Denver Post Schools on [...]
COLORADO The legislature’s education agenda was dominated by financial issues. EdNews Colorado Parents at a Denver elementary school are anxious about its future after the principal was abruptly dismissed. EdNews Colorado DPS officials want the state to make training for teaching English language learners part of the teacher certification process. Denver Post Hundreds of fifth-graders from around Colorado [...]
COLORADO The Douglas County School Board adopted a resolution opposing the school finance bill that voters will consider in November. Our Colorado News Aspen Ridge Charter School announced plans to open a middle school and offer enrichment classes. Times-Call A three-way partnership between a high school, community college and local biotechnology company is helping bring more [...]
COLORADO Douglas County officials proposed a budget that would give teachers a raise and boost per-student spending while eliminating some fees. 9News Five Boulder students will compete in an international science fair. Daily Camera Hundreds of Colorado students participated in Bike to School Day. 9News Eagle County School District named three finalists for superintendent. Vail Daily Copies of [...]
COLORADO A preliminary release of third grade reading scores showed flat levels for the third year in a row. EdNews Colorado You can look up how your school’s third graders scored in our searchable database. EdNews Colorado Kindergarten students in Boulder participated in “Brain Day” to learn more about cognitive function. Daily Camera A bill that would [...]
COLORADO Legislators cleared most of the last education bills under consideration off their plates. EdNews Colorado Some schools want more students to walk or bike, but safety concerns and car culture can make it a hard sell. EdNews Colorado The tiny school district in Dove Creek may become a model for other school districts looking for loopholes [...]
COLORADO Rocky Friday for education bills. EdNews Colorado Grumbles, praise for DPS’ new home page. EdNews Colorado Engage Online expands to multiple districts. EdNews Colorado Landrum to head Denver Preschool Program. EdNews Colorado Dougco expects to lose more than 300 teachers. 9News CSU tuition hike approved by Board of Governors. Coloradoan Tiny Dove Creek arms [...]
