Gov. Polis repeats call to change how Colorado calculates student enrollment
In his State of the State speech, the governor reiterated that he wants to change how Colorado calculates student enrollment for state budget purposes. Lawmakers are weighing their options.
How can higher education help democracy? By boosting civic participation, this group says
A new Complete College America report shows why colleges and universities can help students achieve greater economic success, which in turn can lead to greater engagement in public life.
Revised Polis budget plan would keep new school funding formula on track for 6-year phase-in period
Gov. Jared Polis has increased his ask for the state’s new funding formula by $35 million for the upcoming fiscal year.
Key Colorado lawmakers want to keep free school meals for all students despite budget shortfall
Colorado is one of several states to offer free school meals to all students.
Program providing free college classes to 5th-year high schoolers needs overhaul, report says
The recommendation to change ASCENT is one of several about college and career offerings from a consulting firm commissioned by state lawmakers to study the issue.
In Aurora high schools, students learning English as a new language might get new materials
The Aurora school board will vote on the recommendation Dec. 17. The district’s comprehensive high schools have been trying out the materials since August.
Jeffco, Adams 12 among districts that could see fewer Title I schools after Medicaid cuts
About 6,000 students in Jeffco lost Medicaid, which had automatically qualified them as at-risk students.
Here’s how Colorado’s doing in bid to meet key early childhood goals
Boosting enrollment in the state-funded preschool program is one of Colorado’s key goals.
Colorado parents: Here’s what to know about signing up for free preschool for 2025
The window to apply is opening 2 months earlier than last year, and there are other changes.
Gov. Jared Polis’ budget would slow the phase-in of Colorado’s new school funding formula
Polis has proposed changing how the state calculates enrollment for budget purposes and slowing the phase-in of a new funding formula.
Community college enrollment gains led by dual-enrolled high school students
The expansion and popularity of dual-enrollment opportunities have led to new scrutiny.
1 of 3 Hispanic students have dropped out of college at some point, survey says
The UnidosUS survey hoped to pinpoint the things that can prevent Hispanic students from earning a diploma.
Students are testing out the FAFSA before it goes live in an effort to avoid last year’s mess
The federal Education Department hopes to fix issues with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by widespread nationwide testing.
Text to Colorado voters falsely suggests teachers union chief supports school choice amendment
The president of Colorado’s largest teachers union has denounced a text message to Colorado voters that falsely implies he supports Amendment 80, which would enshrine school choice in the state constitution.
‘Selfless’ Janet Damon of Denver’s DELTA H.S. named 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year
Janet Damon received the honor during a surprise assembly at Denver’s DELTA High School. She’ll be an ambassador for all the state’s teachers.
Quesadillas, fajitas, tacos: Parents helped Jeffco create 15 new recipes the district is trying this year
The Jeffco district is tracking costs this year to determine if the meals may be able to go to more schools.
