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News Release - CDE Opens Applications for Up to $10,000 in Financial Support for Aspiring Educators
The Colorado Department of Education will begin accepting applications today for the 2025-26 Educator Recruitment and Retention (ERR) program, which offers up to $10,000 in financial assistance to help aspiring educators cover the cost of educator preparation program fees.
News Release - Colorado Department of Education Releases Free and Reduced-Price School Meal Policy for 2025-26 School Year
The Colorado Department of Education today released its 2025-26 school year policy that determines student eligibility for free and reduced-price school meals provided through the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or the Special Milk Program.
News Release -- Colorado State Board of Education approves 14 Building Excellent Schools Today grant projects
During its June meeting - hosted at Morgan County School District Re-3’s district office building - the Colorado State Board of Education approved $179 million in Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grants to help fund 14 construction projects in 12 Colorado school districts and two charter schools.
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