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State Board approves school ratings
The board completed all ratings under the state’s accountability system for public schools, giving the highest rating to 1,256 schools serving 620,219 students.

01/13/2020 - 9:30am

Districts and schools receive 2019 performance awards
More than 320 performance awards were given out at CDE's annual ceremony. In total, 65 districts and 257 schools throughout Colorado were honored.

01/07/2020 - 12:49pm

Colorado Teacher of the Year announced
Hilary Wimmer, a business teacher at Mountain Range High School in Adams 12 Five Star Schools, was named Colorado’s 2020 Teacher of the Year in a special ceremony at the high school today.

01/07/2020 - 1:19pm

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Local Accountability System Grant available
The program provides grant funds to local education providers that adopt local accountability systems to supplement the state accountability system. Applications are due Thursday, Dec. 19.

12/09/2019 - 2:16pm

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Apply for professional learning opportunity on equity
District teams are encouraged to participate in the professional learning series, Equity for Teachers and Students: Investigating Systemic Racism to Act for Equity in Our Schools. Applications are due Friday, Jan. 3.

01/13/2020 - 9:50am

State Board directs continuation of plan for Aurora Central High School
The board directed Aurora Public Schools to continue implementing the innovation plan for improving student outcomes at Aurora Central. Although the school has received low ratings in the accountability system for nine consecutive years, it has made gains in graduation and attendance rates.

12/06/2019 - 9:47am

Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month
Gov. Polis proclaimed November as Runaway and Homeless Awareness Month in Colorado. The state will continue all efforts to lower the rate of youth homelessness and ensure every young person has access to a quality education.

11/18/2019 - 4:04pm

One Book Colorado A Book for Every Four Year Old

Vote for the 2020 One Book Colorado
Each year, the One Book Colorado program gives a free book to each 4 year old in the state. Make your selection for 2020 book by Friday, Nov. 22.

11/14/2019 - 2:48pm

National Assessment of Educational Progress

Colorado 4th and 8th graders continue to outperform on NAEP
According to the 2019 results, Colorado students continue to perform better than their peers across the country on the biennial national reading and math assessment.

11/11/2019 - 4:23pm

Commissioner Anthes announces new Teacher Cabinet members
Twelve additional members were announced to join the Commissioner's Teacher Cabinet. This group of practicing teachers provides the department with direct feedback and advice on Colorado education policy.

10/18/2019 - 3:25pm

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