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News Release -- Colorado Department of Education receives $1.6 million annual grant to strengthen School-Based Mental Health Services
Colorado Commissioner of Education Susana Córdova announced the Colorado Department of Education will receive a $1.6 million yearly grant from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance mental health services for students across the state.

11/21/2024 - 9:05am

This photo is of students at Fountain-Fort Carson School District with purple shirts

News Release -- Colorado Department of Education accepting applications for Purple Star Schools Program
The Colorado Department of Education has opened the application process for the new Purple Star Schools Program, which recognizes Colorado schools that serve and support military-connected students and families.

11/19/2024 - 10:58am

Students read at Kenton Elementary School.

News Release -- State Board of Education hears details of 1241 Task Force recommendations for changes to accountability and accreditation system
During its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, the State Board of Education heard recommendations from the 1241 Task Force, which was created to make improvements to the accountability and accreditation system and released its final report last week.

11/14/2024 - 8:50am

Student stands in front of a bulletin board during a Lights On Afterschool event in Thronton.

News Release - Colorado Accountability Task Force recommends overhaul of state education accountability system
A task force created to examine the state’s education accountability system is recommending a major overhaul, including adjustments to ratings for schools and districts, to better reflect the achievement of different student groups and to provide parents, guardians, and family members with a clearer understanding of how well schools prepare students for life after high school.

11/08/2024 - 9:02am

News Release: Sherri Wright sworn in as CD3 State Board of Education member through January 2025
Sherri Wright was sworn in on Monday in Cortez to represent Congressional District 3 on the Colorado State Board of Education, replacing Stephen Varela who resigned from the board earlier this month to take a school-based position.

10/29/2024 - 3:30pm

Teacher in Englewood Public Schools working with young children.

News Release -- Colorado State Board of Education revises rules to expand ways for current teachers to obtain their special education endorsements
In its October meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education approved rule changes to the Educator Licensing Act to make it easier for individuals to become licensed special education teachers.

10/10/2024 - 5:21pm

Janet Damon, 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year

News Release -- CDE announces DPS educator Janet Damon as 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year
The Colorado Department of Education today announced Janet Damon, a history teacher at DELTA High School in Denver Public Schools, as the 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year in a surprise ceremony at her school.

10/03/2024 - 11:30am

News Release - State Board of Education member Stephen Varela resigns effective Oct. 1
State Board of Education Member Stephen Varela, a Republican from Pueblo, announced he will resign his position effective today, Oct. 1, 2024.

10/01/2024 - 12:11pm

News Release -- U.S. Department of Education names four Colorado schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools
The U.S. Department of Education today announced its 2024 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Award Schools with four Colorado schools as selected out of 356 schools across the country. Colorado’s 2024 Blue Ribbon Schools are DSST Cedar High School in Denver Public Schools, Zach Elementary School in Poudre School District, Mesa View Elementary School in Mesa County Valley School District 51, and Skyview Middle School in Pueblo County School District 70.

09/23/2024 - 11:05am

Shelley Donnellon is a second-grade teacher at Norwood Elementary School in Norwood Public Schools.

News Release -- Colorado Department of Education announces last finalist for Colorado’s 2025 Teacher of the Year
The Colorado Department of Education today announced that Norwood Elementary School teacher Shelley Donnellon is among seven finalists in the running to be Colorado’s 2025 Teacher of the Year.

09/23/2024 - 2:17pm

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