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John F. Kennedy High, Oakland Elementary, Rocky Mountain Prep Noel, and Academy 360 earned or maintained higher preliminary state ratings this year.
But Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova said “too many students are still attending schools that are struggling to meet their needs.”
The July analysis of Colorado’s five-year-old law doesn’t provide evidence about how the policy has helped students as some universities nationwide have pushed back against it.
The ruling represents a loss for four school districts, three charter schools, and a public education cooperative.
More than 1 in 4 Colorado students missed 10% or more of their school days in 2025-26, according to new state data. Look up your district's data in our searchable table.
But Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova said “too many students are still attending schools that are struggling to meet their needs.”
John F. Kennedy High, Oakland Elementary, Rocky Mountain Prep Noel, and Academy 360 earned or maintained higher preliminary state ratings this year.
The July analysis of Colorado’s five-year-old law doesn’t provide evidence about how the policy has helped students as some universities nationwide have pushed back against it.
The ruling represents a loss for four school districts, three charter schools, and a public education cooperative.
More than 1 in 4 Colorado students missed 10% or more of their school days in 2025-26, according to new state data. Look up your district's data in our searchable table.
Families are wondering what they’ll do if programs don’t open, said the head of a bilingual outdoor education program for homeschoolers.
The U.S. education secretary sent an Aug. 3 letter to universities asking for public answers to questions about free speech, response to protests, research, and admissions.
Marrero, who recently met behind closed doors with the school board to discuss tensions between them, revealed his favorite DPS school and spent time with Mayor Mike Johnston.
Jeffco Public Schools is asking voters to consider $133 million in tax increases as the district faces a looming budget shortfall.
The comparison comes as Superintendent Alex Marrero’s future with Denver Public Schools has been questioned. He says he’s committed to Denver and is developing a new strategic plan for 2030.
A new survey shows they trust their decisions more than those made by state and federal politicians.
Use our searchable table to see the percentage of students in your school or district who met expectations in math and literacy.
Colorado education officials said this year’s scores marked a year of progress for most students. But 11th grade student achievement dipped slightly, and state officials said gaps among students still persist.
“Anyone can be a Monday morning quarterback, but I am proud of ERBOCES,” said one District 49 board member.
More Colorado high school students take college courses. A report says there’s room for improvement.
Colorado dual and concurrent enrollment has grown. But a new national policy group says Colorado and other states can improve student outcomes.
"We need more of this in general,” one board member said.
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“I interpret the lack of suitors to be a collective, statewide referendum on ERBOCES, and their dissolution is therefore correct,” said one board member.
Summer EBT provides eligible families with $120 per child in grocery money when school is out. But 35% didn’t redeem it last year, state data shows.
Superintendent Alex Marrero had expressed concerns about what he said was an attempt by the board to create a “parallel legal advisory system.”
As Denver Public Schools faces funding pressures, the school board voted Thursday to put a $44 million mill levy override on the Nov. 3 ballot.
“I viewed a lot of stuff about Texas and Houston and San Antonio and migrant workers, and Texas and Texas,” said one school board member.
The ruling invalidates a school board appointment and a 2025 agreement that allowed the opening of a ‘public Christian school.’
Data compiled by the Associated Press shows more Americans are struggling to pay their student loan debt. In Colorado, defaults have also spiked.
“There was an agreement signed in 2013 that I feel compelled to honor,” said Lance Bolton, the president of Pikes Peak State College.
“Our schools will not use the curriculum as a vehicle for religious instruction,” wrote Eddie Ramirez, superintendent of the Montezuma-Cortez district.
The Colorado School of Mines, the University of Colorado Denver, and Adams State University are among the colleges that have direct admissions agreements.
Numerous factors are putting pressure on the budgets of Colorado’s public colleges and universities. Some have made cuts while others have found ways to keep finances stable.
The Bluebonnet curriculum has drawn fierce criticism from some Texas parents and religious scholars.
Workforce Pell will open up federal money for short-term, high-demand careers. But data shows not all programs offer the same salary outcomes to students across the state.
State officials say several initiatives underway will help ensure the program is high quality.
Roughly $50 million is on the line after the Office for Civil Rights found Jeffco in violation of Title IX. The district says the feds got key facts wrong and are misapplying the law.
The Education Department said the investigation will be one of many focused on parents’ rights to object to LGBTQ-related classroom materials and lessons.
The Denver school board doesn’t usually meet in July, but held a special meeting Monday morning because of a recent conflict between Superintendent Alex Marrero and the board.
Dozens of education department employees were aware that Riverstone Academy planned to use two Christian curriculums.
The school was unsuccessful in its bid to become a charter school.
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