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News Release- Four teachers announced as finalists for Colorado’s 2025 Teacher of the Year
Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova, State Board of Education Chair Rebecca McClellan, and representatives from schools and school districts today surprised four teachers in their classrooms with news that they are among seven finalists in the running to be Colorado’s 2025 Teacher of the Year.
News Item - CDE to host 2024 Landscape of Wellbeing and Belonging Conference on Sept. 18-19
For the third year, the Colorado Department of Education will host its Landscape of Wellbeing and Belonging Conference focused on supporting educators with creating supportive and engaging learning environments for students. The conference will take place in Colorado Springs on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and Thursday, Sept. 19, and while seats are currently full, the department is inviting educators to join the waitlist.
News Release: State Board of Education reauthorizes two educator preparation programs and a teacher apprenticeship sponsor
The Colorado State Board of Education at its August 2024 meeting heard a presentation about the 2024 state assessments and growth.
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