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News Release - Colorado Department of Education reminds Coloradans to submit nominations for 2026 Teacher of the Year
The Colorado Department of Education is reminding Coloradans to submit their nominations for the state’s 2026 Teacher of the Year on or before Monday, March 17. To date, 1,009 individuals from across the state have submitted a nominee for the award. All nominees will be invited to participate in the Teacher of the Year Application process. Nominations can be submitted at cdeinfo.org/toy.

03/10/2025 - 9:02am

News Release - Colorado Department of Education publishes free K-12 math resources
The Colorado Department of Education released a suite of free K-12 resources to support educators and families with math instruction. The CDE Math Intervention Resources were co-created with 18 math teachers from 12 Colorado school districts and four institutions of higher learning and the Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics (CCTM). These resources are designed for educators, families, and out-of-school time professionals to support student success in key areas of mathematics.

02/27/2025 - 9:06am

News Release -- Colorado Department of Education seeks nominations for the 2026 Teacher of the Year
The Colorado Department of Education is inviting community members to recognize exceptional teachers by nominating an educator to submit an application for the 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year program recognizes educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching and positively impact their students, communities and schools. 

02/25/2025 - 2:42pm

News Release - State Board of Education approves accountability pathways for two schools
During its February meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education unanimously approved accountability pathways for two schools that have received either a Priority Improvement Plan or Turnaround Plan for five consecutive years on the state’s School Performance Framework.

02/13/2025 - 4:57pm