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News Release - The Colorado Department of Labor & Employment and the Department of Education Celebrate Workforce Development Month, Highlight CDE Recognition as a Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary
The Colorado Department of Education joins the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) in recognizing September as Workforce Development Month, celebrating the state’s ongoing commitment to building a strong, skilled workforce that meets the needs of employers and provides opportunities for all Coloradans.
News Release - Colorado Department of Education announces 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year finalist from Alamosa School District
Today, Elisamaria Heredia, who teaches multilingual learners at Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 in the Alamosa School District, was surprised in a special ceremony with the news that she is the eighth and last finalist in the running to be Colorado’s 2026 Teacher of the Year.
News Release - Colorado State Board of Education remands Montrose charter school application decision back to local school board
At its September meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, the Colorado State Board of Education remanded an application for a charter school back to the Montrose County School District with specific instructions to reconsider its previous decision.
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