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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.

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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.

2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year Janet Damon.

News Release -- Colorado Department of Education opens application period for 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year
The Colorado Department of Education opened the applications for Colorado’s 2026 Teacher of the Year. The application form will be open until Wednesday, April 23. We encourage every teacher to apply! CDE will offer virtual office hours Wednesday, April 2, and Wednesday, April 16, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to provide support for applicants.

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