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2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year Janet Damon receives info that she is a finalist for National Teacher of the Year.

News Release -- Colorado Department of Education celebrates record participation in 2026 Teacher of the Year application process
The Colorado Department of Education announced record participation in its 2026 Teacher of the Year application process. The department received 419 applications from educators representing 68 school districts across the state - more than four times the number of applications received last year (94). More than 1,800 educators were invited to apply for the program based on a statewide nomination process.

Students work in a science lab in Adams 12 School District recently.

News Release - Colorado State Board of Education hears updates on science standards, public feedback requested
During its April meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education heard an update on the standards review and revision process, including recommendations to strengthen climate literacy within the Colorado Academic Standards for science.

Photo of a military-connected family at an event in a Fountain-Fort Carson school.

News Release - 27 Colorado schools receive state's first Purple Star School designation
In a special ceremony on Thursday, Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova and Governor Jared Polis awarded the state’s first-ever Purple Star School designation to 27 schools from eight school districts and the Charter School Institute. The Purple Star School designation recognizes school communities for their work to support military-connected students and their families.

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CDE Update Newsletter for Superintendents

This monthly newsletter for Colorado superintendents will keep them informed about key priority areas at CDE and include details on implementation, milestones, deadlines and resources.