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Meet the 2024 Colorado Teacher of the Year Winner: Jessica May - Thompson School District

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News Release -- State Board of Education supports expected legislation to help families of low-income students buy food in the summer
State Board of Education met today to support expected legislation for a Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program that would provide students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch benefits to purchase food during the summer when school meals aren't available.

News Release - The State Board of Education approves targets for 2024 frameworks
The State Board of Education in its November board meeting voted to keep the 2024 targets in school and district frameworks consistent with 2019 and 2023 targets. The targets are the cut scores that differentiate ratings in the frameworks, which every year provide schools and districts with a performance rating based on achievement and growth on state assessments, along with other postsecondary and workforce readiness measures.

Berthoud teacher named 2024 Colorado Teacher of the Year
Berthoud Teacher Jessica May named 2024 Colorado Teacher of the Year in special ceremony at her school in Thompson School District.

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