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A researcher wants to study the effect of Denver’s reform policies. The superintendent has qualms.

A researcher wants to study the effect of Denver’s reform policies. The superintendent has qualms.

The State Board of Education is set to vote on the request Thursday. 
Many teacher prep programs include debunked methods to teach kids to read, new report finds

Many teacher prep programs include debunked methods to teach kids to read, new report finds

Several states, like Colorado and Arizona, have made significant strides in recent years in how they train teachers to teach reading
FRCC receives grant to start dental hygiene program

FRCC receives grant to start dental hygiene program

The funding will not only create the new program but will expand the college’s dental clinic by adding 10 dental chairs for a total of 16 chairs.
Should struggling students be held back a grade? Why researchers don’t have a clear answer.

Should struggling students be held back a grade? Why researchers don’t have a clear answer.

Existing data is open to competing interpretations, and big questions about the policy remain unanswered.
Colorado teacher prep programs ranked first in nation for reading instruction, report says

Colorado teacher prep programs ranked first in nation for reading instruction, report says

Of 15 Colorado teacher prep programs included in the report, about three-quarters received a grade of A or A+
No FAFSA push this year, but Colorado advocates plan for future action

No FAFSA push this year, but Colorado advocates plan for future action

Many advocates believe requiring students to fill out the FAFSA would be an effective strategy for Colorado
Could religious charter schools upend American education? A Chalkbeat explainer.

Could religious charter schools upend American education? A Chalkbeat explainer.

If religious charter schools become a reality, they could rejuvenate religious education
Celebrating SVVSD graduates

Celebrating SVVSD graduates

Seniors of 2023 walked the stage throughout the school district.
Charter school misses enrollment target, won’t open this fall

Charter school misses enrollment target, won’t open this fall

The district feared 5280 Freedom School would fail to enroll enough students
Many young kids missed early special ed services due to COVID, compounding work for schools

Many young kids missed early special ed services due to COVID, compounding work for schools

Tens of thousands of young children with developmental delays went without critical services early in the pandemic