School districts, local governments and businesses across Colorado can now take advantage of a pair of new state programs to help fund the switch to zero-emission electric vehicles.
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East High School Shooting Prompts Denver Schools to Reinstate Armed Officers
Following the shooting of two faculty members inside East High School in Denver on Wednesday, the Denver Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to temporarily suspend its policy that prohibited the presence of school resource officers in DPS schools.
Ramadan Finds Greater Recognition in America’s Public Schools
Although this may only represent a small portion of public school students nationwide – and many Muslim children attend private Islamic schools – Muslim students are a part of a 60% majority of students in public schools who say that religion is important in their lives.
Colorado Bests National Education Attainment Goal
Colorado is one of just four states where more than 60% of adults aged 25-64 have achieved a professional certificate or degree beyond high school, according to a new Lumina Foundation report.
Are Snow Days About to Get Buried by Remote Learning? Not Quite – But It Depends on Where You Live
However, policy data collected from the 35 states with the highest average annual snowfall suggests that while more schools are using remote learning days instead of canceling classes, the traditional snow day is far from extinct.
How Much Can Public Schools Control What Students Wear? | Opinion
School dress codes can be harmful to LGBTQ students and students of color, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, the investigative arm of Congress. These codes can lead school officials to punish these two groups for simply who they are or for expressing themselves.
Academy District 20 Superintendent Retires Amidst Protests Over Book Banning
Research shows that the majority of parents support more education surrounding topics like Native American history, slavery, and present-day racism, for their children.
Online Enrollment Grows in Colorado But Some Say More Accountability is Needed
Enrollment in online schools in Colorado grew steadily before the pandemic, then surged as schools shut down in spring 2020, despite overall enrollment in public schools dropping.
Most Colorado K-3 Teachers Finish Science of Reading Training
The vast majority of Colorado’s early elementary teachers have completed training on the science of reading — a milestone in the state’s ongoing effort to boost reading proficiency rates among Colorado schoolchildren.
The Intensive Training of Colorado’s Competitive Marching Bands
The state’s high school marching bands have also begun preparations for their upcoming competitive field performances.