Proposition 129: Establish Position of Veterinary Professional Associates
This measure would create a new mid-level veterinary position called a veterinary professional associate, or VPA.
Denver Public Schools’ controversial reform strategy led to significant learning gains for students
In 2007, DPS was one of the lowest-performing districts in the state. From 2008 to 2019, the district embarked on a radical restructuring.
New ‘violence interrupter’ app built by and for youth in northeast Denver
What’s distinct about the “Power of One” is that the app doesn’t involve law enforcement unless there is a threat of imminent violence.
Holding hopes of her Ghanaian community and her immigrant parents, Denver graduate heads to Stanford
Meet Kaylyn Noah as she takes the good wishes of her Ghanaian family and community with her to college.
Opponents of Amendment 80, including teachers and public school advocates, rally against proposed constitutional change
Backers say that the amendment just enshrines school choice in state law, but there are concerns the proposal could siphon funding away from public schools.
University of Colorado faculty and students say proposed disclaimer restricts free speech
The proposed amendment addresses communication on digital spaces controlled by campuses.
For two years, Colorado high school students can have lower math scores — and still graduate
The state board of education made the change Wednesday to avoid making thousands of students scramble to graduate this school year.
Seven of Colorado’s biggest school districts are asking voters for money this November. Here’s why
More than 20 Colorado school districts are asking voters for $6.4 billion in tax measures this November.
More Colorado schools and districts earn higher scores on state report card
While some districts and schools improved their ratings over last year, overall, they still aren’t better than before the pandemic.
Mannequins that give birth, breathe, and bleed: New Metropolitan State University of Denver lab simulates real-life situations for students
And it’s just the beginning, the university is also making a big investment in its programs to help fill a looming shortfall of health professionals.
Garfield County voters oust school board member who backed conservative ‘American Birthright’ standards
Voters recalled a former school board president who pushed for conservative social studies standards.
New Colorado teachers union president on one-size-fits-all learning, cell phones in the classroom and other challenges
Kevin Vick discussed what’s great about the teaching profession, its challenges, social media, and how to make schools more creative.
Student attendance improving as state launches campaign meant to curb chronic absences
The new statewide campaign has a goal of cutting chronic absenteeism in half by the end of the 2026-27 school year.
The new school year welcomes back old teachers, new teachers, students and colorful shoes
New kicks for an assistant principal, what one student hopes to learn in class and an alternative to “baptism by fire” for an aspiring educator.
Elizabeth School District latest in Colorado to enact book ban despite new poll showing most Americans support public schools’ selection of books
If a student checks out one of those books, like Anne Frank’s “The Diary of a Young Girl,” a parent is automatically notified and can block their child from checking out further “sensitive” books.
The 2024 Colorado standardized test scores are in. Here are 5 key takeaways
Some students are back to testing at grade level — which is a win post-pandemic — but achievement gaps are still troubling.
