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Every student starts strong with a solid foundation in grades preschool-3.

Read by Third Grade

Every student reads by the end of third grade.

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Every student meets or exceeds standards.

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Every student graduates ready for college and careers.

About the Colorado Department of Education

Through setting a clear vision for increasing student performance, CDE continually supports the advancement and improvement of the state’s education system to prepare all learners for success in a rapidly changing global workplace.

We have clear goals related to student achievement, educator effectiveness and school/district performance – all aimed at preparing students for success after high school.

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View the Final Report from the Assessment Task Force
The Standards and Assessments Task Force presented a report of findings and recommendations to the Joint Education Committee and Colorado General Assembly on Jan. 28.
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New Family and Community Guides to the Colorado Academic Standards
These user-friendly guides for grades six-12 are designed to help families and communities across Colorado better understand the goals and outcomes of the Colorado Academic Standards.
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New Communication Toolkits
These new resources make it easy for districts/schools to communicate with teachers or staff and principals/teachers to communicate with parents or community members.
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