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2020 News Releases

Dec 2020

News Release - Preliminary data shows 3.3% decrease in 2020 school enrollment with biggest drop in early grades - December 15, 2020
News Release - Statewide survey shows districts struggle with critical workforce shortages - December 2, 2020
News Release - Education stakeholders do not reach consensus on administration of CMAS math, English language arts tests for this spring - December 2, 2020

Nov 2020

News Release - CDE announces Safe Schools Reopening Grant - November 19, 2020

Oct 2020

News Release - New website helps Colorado high school students discover programs for earning college credit while still in high school - October 28, 2020
News Release - Denver teacher named 2021 Colorado Teacher of the Year - October 26, 2020
News Release - Free copies of “The Little Red Fort” available for preschoolers in Colorado - October 7, 2020

Sep 2020

News Release - Seven finalists for the 2021 Colorado Teacher of the Year announced - September 30, 2020
News Release- Participation in Colorado’s dual enrollment programs continues to grow - September 17, 2020
News Release - CDE launches campaign on importance of reading to children at home - September 15, 2020
News Release - U.S. Department of Education awards Colorado a five-year, $16 million grant for literacy advancement - September 9, 2020
News Release - Students can get free meals through fall - September 1, 2020

Jul 2020

News Release - Guidance released to help local public health agencies and schools navigate opening for fall 2020 - July 20, 2020

Jun 2020

News Release- Commissioner Anthes shares her commitment to equity, racial justice and improving access to quality education - June 11, 2020

May 2020

News Release - Majority of Colorado teachers surveyed say they work in good schools - May 5, 2020
News Release - CDE offers guidance for graduation ceremonies during COVID-19 - May 4, 2020

Apr 2020

News Release - Celebrate Colorado Teacher Appreciation Week - April 29, 2020
News Release - Results of statewide survey reveal technology and other needs of students during pandemic - April 20, 2020
News Release - Colorado plans to offer seniors in public schools free SAT tests on a school day next fall - April 16, 2020

Mar 2020

News Release - CDE announces pause on 2019-20 state assessments, accountability - March 17, 2020

Feb 2020

News Release - Statewide Partnership Tackles Colorado’s Teacher Shortages - February 3, 2020

Jan 2020

News Release - Help ensure all children in Colorado have access to healthy meals this summer - January 30, 2020
News Release - Colorado adds nearly 12,000 full-day kindergarten students in first year of new law - January 23, 2020
News Release - State’s four-year graduation rate increases to 81.1% - January 14, 2020

2020 State Board News Releases

Nov 2020

News Release - State Board extends deadline for READ Act teacher training - November 17, 2020
News Release - State Board of Education decides school and district ratings will remain the same this year - November 12, 2020

Oct 2020

News Release - State Board of Education adjusts budget reduction proposal - October 22, 2020
News Release - State Board of Education advances $29 million budget reduction proposal to legislature - October 8, 2020

Sep 2020

News Release - State board receives progress update on Adams 14 - September 10, 2020

Aug 2020

News Release - State Board reauthorizes MSU Denver's educator preparation programs - August 13, 2020

Jun 2020

News Release- State Board of Education to apply for funding for ‘remote learning collectives’ - June 17, 2020

May 2020

News Release - State Board of Education approves statewide waivers - May 13, 2020

Apr 2020

News Release - State board approves READ Act assessment option for teachers - April 8, 2020

Mar 2020

News Release - Commissioner updates state board on COVID-19 response - March 27, 2020
News Release - State Board of Education approves Local Accountability Grant funding - March 12, 2020

Feb 2020

News Release - State Board of Education directs Douglas County Schools to close HOPE Online Elementary School - February 13, 2020

Jan 2020

News Release - State Board of Education approves management plan for Pueblo’s Central High School - January 9, 2020

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