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Students at Governor's Ranch Elementary prepare for the first day of school last August. The state experienced a slight drop in overall enrollment in the 2024-25 school year.

News Release -- Colorado’s October 2024 student count shows slight declines in pre-kindergarten and early high school grades; increased diversity
The Colorado Department of Education today released data from the state's October student count taken in the fall of 2024; this information is used to determine state funding for public schools. The data shows a slight decline in PK-12 student enrollment with a total of 881,065 students, a decrease of 0.1% compared to October 2023.

01/15/2025 - 10:06am

Students read at Kenton Elementary School in Aurora.

News Release -- Colorado State Board of Education hears updates on multilingual learners and the READ Act
The Colorado State Board of Education’s first meeting of the new year included the Colorado Department of Education’s State of State for Multilingual Learners report, a four-year independent evaluation and program update on the READ Act, and a rulemaking hearing for the administration of the Exceptional Children’s Educational Act (ECEA). The board will consider ECEA rule changes during its next meeting in February.

01/09/2025 - 5:18pm

New board members pose after they had been sworn in to be State Board of Education members

News Release - State Board of Education welcomes four new board members
In a ceremony held just before its January meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education welcomed four new members. Colorado Supreme Court Justice Richard Gabriel performed the swearing-in for Kristi Burton Brown (CD 4), Kathy Gebhardt (CD 2), Yazmin Navarro (CD 8); and Sherri Wright (CD 3). Navarro completed her oath of office in both English and Spanish and is the first board member in recent memory to do a bilingual oath.

01/08/2025 - 4:32pm

The Colorado State Board of Education held its final meeting of 2024 on Thursday.

News Release- State Board of Education finalizes 2024 School Performance Frameworks
At its December meeting, the State Board of Education finalized the 2024 School Performance Frameworks, approving 74 requests to reconsider and plan types for schools.

12/12/2024 - 5:07pm

News Release -- Colorado Department of Education receives $1.6 million annual grant to strengthen School-Based Mental Health Services
Colorado Commissioner of Education Susana Córdova announced the Colorado Department of Education will receive a $1.6 million yearly grant from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance mental health services for students across the state.

11/21/2024 - 9:05am

This photo is of students at Fountain-Fort Carson School District with purple shirts

News Release -- Colorado Department of Education accepting applications for Purple Star Schools Program
The Colorado Department of Education has opened the application process for the new Purple Star Schools Program, which recognizes Colorado schools that serve and support military-connected students and families.

11/19/2024 - 10:58am

Students read at Kenton Elementary School.

News Release -- State Board of Education hears details of 1241 Task Force recommendations for changes to accountability and accreditation system
During its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, the State Board of Education heard recommendations from the 1241 Task Force, which was created to make improvements to the accountability and accreditation system and released its final report last week.

11/14/2024 - 8:50am

Student stands in front of a bulletin board during a Lights On Afterschool event in Thronton.

News Release - Colorado Accountability Task Force recommends overhaul of state education accountability system
A task force created to examine the state’s education accountability system is recommending a major overhaul, including adjustments to ratings for schools and districts, to better reflect the achievement of different student groups and to provide parents, guardians, and family members with a clearer understanding of how well schools prepare students for life after high school.

11/08/2024 - 9:02am

News Release: Sherri Wright sworn in as CD3 State Board of Education member through January 2025
Sherri Wright was sworn in on Monday in Cortez to represent Congressional District 3 on the Colorado State Board of Education, replacing Stephen Varela who resigned from the board earlier this month to take a school-based position.

10/29/2024 - 3:30pm

Teacher in Englewood Public Schools working with young children.

News Release -- Colorado State Board of Education revises rules to expand ways for current teachers to obtain their special education endorsements
In its October meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education approved rule changes to the Educator Licensing Act to make it easier for individuals to become licensed special education teachers.

10/10/2024 - 5:21pm

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