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Janet Damon gets a hug after learning she is a Teacher of the Year finalist.

News Release- Four teachers announced as finalists for Colorado’s 2025 Teacher of the Year
Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova, State Board of Education Chair Rebecca McClellan, and representatives from schools and school districts today surprised four teachers in their classrooms with news that they are among seven finalists in the running to be Colorado’s 2025 Teacher of the Year.

09/06/2024 - 3:00pm

News Item - CDE to host 2024 Landscape of Wellbeing and Belonging Conference on Sept. 18-19
For the third year, the Colorado Department of Education will host its Landscape of Wellbeing and Belonging Conference focused on supporting educators with creating supportive and engaging learning environments for students. The conference will take place in Colorado Springs on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and Thursday, Sept. 19, and while seats are currently full, the department is inviting educators to join the waitlist.

08/27/2024 - 9:02am

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

Teachers gather for cohort meeting in Fort Morgan on Chronic Absenteeism

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

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