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The Colorado Department of Education named Viviana Martinez one of eight finalists for its 2027 teaching award. The Vista PEAK Spanish and world language teacher has taught for 18 years.
Shandra Botello, Alex Adkisson and Melissa Corwin were notified in their classrooms that they are among eight finalists for Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year award.
Teachers at Vista PEAK Preparatory High School and Strasburg High School are among eight finalists for Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year award, selected from 21 semifinalists.
Jason Cochrane, Arjun Sahdev and Jessie Russett are among eight finalists for Colorado’s 2027 teaching honor. State education officials surprised the three with the news in their classrooms.
UCHealth’s $15,000 award to the APS Foundation will fund hands-on healthcare career learning for eighth graders and help expand the district’s Summer Bridge Program in the 2026-27 school year.
Aurora Public Schools students in Colorado have no classes Oct. 9, followed by fall break Oct. 12–16, 2026. Students are scheduled to return to school on Monday, Oct. 19.
Aurora Public Schools held its second annual college fair for students in grades 10-12, giving them opportunities to speak with college admissions representatives.
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In a Historic First, APS Cuts Ribbon on Its First-Ever Dual Language School
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... St. Vrain Students Earn Advanced Placement Honors Read More
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Colorado’s education board voted 7-2 to send MESA K-8’s application back to Jeffco for reconsideration and 6-3 to deny Koson Schools’ appeal to open a STEM high school in Littleton.
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Colorado education officials, the Denver Broncos Foundation and Attendance Works started a cohort serving 53 schools, offering training and resources to improve attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism.
The Colorado Department of Education issued initial 2026 performance results based on 2025-26 data. The annual frameworks guide district accreditation and school ratings.
... Superintendent’s Update: Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year Read More
Colorado's chronic absenteeism rate fell to 27.5% in 2025-26, its lowest level in four years. State education data show attendance rose slightly to 91.5%, up from 91.4% a year earlier.
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... Silver Creek High School to Present 48-Hour Production of Mamma Mia Read More
District 49 will oversee the online schools for 2026-27 after Education reEnvisioned BOCES dissolved. The schools enrolled 4,707 students last year; teachers and student supports will remain in place.
... Join Us for the Elementary 29 Community Meeting, Sept. 1 Read More
Colorado released spring 2026 assessment data showing gains in elementary math and literacy across many student groups. Achievement gaps persisted, and middle school English language arts scores declined.
Colorado education officials announced $23.8 million in two noncompetitive grants to help schools buy locally grown ingredients, prepare meals from scratch and raise pay for nutrition workers.
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