The mobile app, which is free to download, is primarily for youth in Montbello, Green Valley Ranch, and Park Hill.
Stephen Varela’s resignation means that a replacement will serve until January, when the Third District election winner will take over.
Applicants whose grants requests weren’t funded in August may get awards now.
Nationwide, 356 public and private schools earned 2024 Blue Ribbon status.
The grants will be funded with money from the state’s $31.7 million lawsuit settlement with Juul.
Experts say the Colorado case over universal preschool — or one like it — could wind up before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Several of the grants aim to help Hispanic and immigrant communities.
Schools are adding staff, offering new training, or emphasizing social and emotional skills. But educators say they need more help.
Three of Colorado’s five largest districts — Denver, Jeffco, and Aurora — have no districtwide cell phone policy.
Jasmine Baker loves getting students excited about the Declaration of Independence.