Colorado State Board of Education

Announcements

Public Comment for Gateway High School (Aurora Public Schools) Accountability Hearing

The Colorado State Board of Education is seeking input from students, families, school staff, and community members on the upcoming Gateway High School (Aurora Public Schools) accountability hearing on June 14, 2023. Public comment can be submitted via a short online survey, email, or submitted in writing. For more information, please review the full public comment notice:

Gateway High School public comment notice | Aviso de periodo de comentarios públicos por escrito para Gateway High School

Note that the State Board of Education can only accept public comment on quasi-judicial matters (such as the upcoming Gateway High School Accountability Hearing) via the online survey, email, or submitted in writing. State board members are not allowed to hear public comment outside of these submission methods (e.g. open public comment periods of board meetings, conversations outside of board meetings).

Updates on the search for Colorado's next Education Commissioner

This webpage documents progress the State Board of Education is making with the search for our state's next Education Commissioner.

History, Culture, Social Contributions and Civil Government in Education

This webpage provides background information on the commission created by House Bill 19-1192 to add minority groups into history and civics lessons in public schools. It includes examples of the draft recommended revisions that the board will consider for inclusion in the social studies standards. A printable version is also available.

Rulemaking Hearing Testimony

The Colorado State Board of Education meetings are broadcast on YouTube. Members of the public may watch via the YouTube stream.

Overview of Accountability Actions on Adams 14 School District

This webpage details the accountability actions that have been taken regarding Adams 14 School District and features links to fact sheets and other materials for reference.

State Board of Education Members

Photo from March 2023

Top row, left to right: Stephen Varela, Lisa Escárcega, Rebecca McClellan, Steve Durham
Middle row, left to right: Rhonda Solis, Karla Esser,  Commissioner Katy Anthes
Bottom row, left to right: Angelika Schroeder, Debora Scheffel, Kathy Plomer