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Denver schools to refinance bonds to create capacity for future borrowing

Updated 10 hours ago

Less than two years after voters approved a record $975 million school bond, Denver Public Schools is refinancing older debt — a move district officials...

Colorado students push AI task force as schools navigate new tech era

Updated 11 hours ago

A group of students is urging lawmakers to establish a task force on artificial intelligence in education to advise districts on how to ensure that...

By the students, for the students: Sierra High School represents Colorado in developing national AI framework

Updated 2 days ago

To many, the recent, rapid development of generative artificial intelligence and its lack of frameworks and oversight may evoke comparisons to the unrestrained Wild West...

DOJ official decries ‘nonsense’ in Jeffco schools at fundraising gala

Updated 5 days ago

Amid a legal battle between Jeffco Public Schools and the federal government, a Department of Justice official spoke at a fundraising gala and decried “crazy...

Former VP Mike Pence joining Colorado Christian University faculty

Updated 5 days ago

‘Explosive’ diarrhea-causing parasite cyclosporiasis cases nearly triple in Colorado

Updated 1 week ago

First Air Force Academy class of just 306 cadets started out in WWII barracks, faced high standards

Updated 1 week ago

Douglas County schools to consolidate administrative offices into $29M headquarters to cut costs

Updated 2 weeks ago

U.S. Department of Education investigates DPS over same-sex kissing assignment

Updated 2 weeks ago

U.S. Department of Education investigates DPS over same-sex kissing assignment

Updated 2 weeks ago

Jeffco taxpayers could be on the hook for a possible child sex assault settlement

Updated 2 weeks ago

Colorado Springs D-11 may present voters with $775 million bond measure

Updated 2 weeks ago

Jeffco Public Schools sues Trump administration to protect funding after alleged transgender policies violation

Updated 2 weeks ago

Q&A with Jeffco Public Schools’ interim superintendent on budget deficit, federal investigation

Updated 2 weeks ago

Gov. Polis celebrates Colorado’s first-place education ranking by U.S. News

Updated 2 weeks ago

Colorado officials said they have something to celebrate this week, in addition to the state’s sesquicentennial birthday on Saturday. U.S. News & World Report on...

Colorado schools receive $24 million for free meals program

Updated 2 weeks ago

The Colorado Department of Education is providing Colorado schools with nearly $24 million in grant funding to implement a free lunch program. Approved by voters...

Colorado districts prepare for school year amid mental health worries — will fewer cellphone distractions help?

Updated 2 weeks ago

The signs of a new school year are everywhere — buses in the shop, teachers unpacking boxes, families ticking through supply lists — and behind...

UNC opens College of Osteopathic Medicine

Updated 3 weeks ago

The University of Northern Colorado held a grand opening for its new College of Osteopathic Medicine on Friday, with Gov. Jared Polis in attendance to...

DOJ sues Colorado to overturn in‑state tuition for students living in the country illegally

Updated 3 weeks ago

Campaign launched to redirect $1 billion in TABOR refunds to education

Updated 4 weeks ago

Colorado kids’ health, education challenges persist, report shows

Updated 4 weeks ago

Gov. Polis outlines vision for Colorado’s higher ed, workforce development

Updated 1 month ago

Aurora mayor warns of shutting off water to Aurora Public Schools because of ‘very green’ lawns

Updated 1 month ago

Cherry Creek School District paid law firm $114K, including $40K for political consultant, over superintendent allegations

Updated 1 month ago

DPS Superintendent Alex Marrero misses cut for Miami-Dade job

Updated 1 month ago

Civil rights law firm sues DPS over race-based redistricting

Updated 1 month ago

Cherry Creek spent $65K on investigation, but invoices remain secret, records show

Updated 1 month ago

Trump administration warns Jeffco Public Schools it will lose federal funding over transgender issue

Updated 2 months ago

Denver Public Schools superintendent confirms interest in Miami-Dade job

Updated 2 months ago

After repeatedly denying rumors he was pursuing jobs in other districts, Denver Public Schools (DPS) Superintendent Alex Marrero confirmed that he has been “recruited” in...

Jeffco Public Schools: Boys on girls’ sports rosters were mascots, not athletes

Updated 2 months ago

Jeffco Public Schools this week said the boys the Trump administration claimed to have found on girls’ sports rosters were trainers, mascots and managers, not...

Cherry Creek hires search firm for new superintendent

Updated 2 months ago

The Cherry Creek School District board earlier this week approved a nearly $30,000 contract with McPherson & Jacobson to conduct a national superintendent search. The measure...

Denver students face ‘bell-to-bell’ ban on cellphones

Updated 2 months ago

Starting next school year, Denver students will not be able to use their cellphones during school hours. The Denver Public Schools (DPS) Board of Education...