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News Release: State Board of Education reauthorizes two educator preparation programs and a teacher apprenticeship sponsor
The Colorado State Board of Education at its August 2024 meeting heard a presentation about the 2024 state assessments and growth.
08/29/2024 - 5:13pm
News Release - Colorado student attendance data from 2023-24 shows continued improvement
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) today released 2023-24 data on student attendance and chronic absenteeism that shows promising gains in both areas. Student attendance increased by .7 percentage points going from 90.8% in 2022-23 to 91.5% in 2023-24. Rates of chronic absenteeism decreased by 3.4 percentage points declining from 31.1% in 2022-2023 to 27.7% in 2023-24.
08/22/2024 - 8:07am
News Release - State assessment data shows Colorado students making gradual improvements in achievement
The Colorado Department of Education today released state-level results from spring 2024 administrations of the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) at third through eighth grade for English language arts and math; fifth, eighth and 11th grade for science; and ninth through 11th grade for the PSAT/SAT.
08/20/2024 - 8:57am
News Release -- CDE invites school and district leaders to join 2024-25 learning cohorts
The Colorado Department of Education is launching its fourth year of statewide professional learning cohorts for school and district leaders. These year-long learning cohorts provide opportunities for educators from across the state to learn about and share best practices in improving student outcomes.
08/14/2024 - 8:37am
News Release - USDA and Colorado Department of Education recognize local sponsor efforts in success of summer meals program
On Tuesday, July 30, USDA Food and Nutrition Service Chief Policy Advisor Alberto Gonzalez, representatives from the Colorado Department of Education, and Colorado Rural Development will visit a Summer Nutrition Meals (SUN) Programs site in Loveland operated by the Food Bank for Larimer County to recognize the success of summer meals programs.
07/29/2024 - 8:21am
News Release -- CDE opens applications for up to $10,000 for aspiring educators
The Colorado Department of Education invites aspiring educators to apply for up to $10,000 in financial assistance for educator preparation program fees. The Educator Recruitment and Retention program provides direct support for qualified individuals interested in teaching in a shortage area and who can commit to working in that area for three years.
07/18/2024 - 7:46am
News Release - Department of Law awards $17.4 million to schools and organizations to combat youth vaping crisis
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today the distribution of $17.4 million to 42 schools, governmental entities, and non-profit organizations to combat the youth vaping crisis.
07/10/2024 - 2:33pm
News Release -- CDE releases Free and Reduced-Price School Meal Policy for 2024-2025 school year
DENVER -- The Colorado Department of Education today released its 2024-25 school year policy that determines student eligibility for free and reduced-price school meals provided through the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and/or the Special Milk Program.
07/01/2024 - 2:31pm
News Release - Colorado State Board of Education approves 19 school construction projects funded through Building Excellent Schools Today grants
The State Board of Education met on Wednesday and Thursday in Glenwood Springs and voted on several matters, including awarding $183 million in BEST grants as well as approving accountability pathways for schools in Aurora.
06/25/2024 - 1:57pm
News Release -- CDE awards $3 million in grant funding to support out-of-school-time learning for Colorado K-12 students
The Colorado Department of Education is supporting school districts and community organizations to expand out-of-school-time learning opportunities for students at 24 sites across Colorado. The department awarded $3 million in grant funding from the federal Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant to support academic enrichment opportunities with a focus on serving economically disadvantaged students.
06/10/2024 - 10:51am
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