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State finds Denver violated the rights of Black boys with disabilities

State finds Denver violated the rights of Black boys with disabilities

The state’s largest school district sent Black boys to the specialized programs without thoroughly evaluating them.
St. Vrain has spent most of 2016’s $260 million bond

St. Vrain has spent most of 2016’s $260 million bond

More than 250 additional classrooms have been opened along with security upgrades
Colorado school choice law discriminates against students with disabilities, complaint alleges

Colorado school choice law discriminates against students with disabilities, complaint alleges

“The school choice law is not discriminatory on its face," said Emily Harvey, youth advocacy team leader for Disability Law Colorado
Wider range of Colorado kids could get 20 hours of free preschool

Wider range of Colorado kids could get 20 hours of free preschool

That’s double the 10 hours a week guaranteed to all 4-year-olds under the law. 
BVSD and classified staff halt wage negotiations

BVSD and classified staff halt wage negotiations

Both parties will enter mediation later this month
Denver School of the Arts not supportive of disabilities, parents say

Denver School of the Arts not supportive of disabilities, parents say

Families say they feel pushed out
Front Range first college in Colorado for apprenticeship program

Front Range first college in Colorado for apprenticeship program

High demand for apprentices
Pay, caseloads among sticking points in Denver teacher contract negotiations

Pay, caseloads among sticking points in Denver teacher contract negotiations

The Denver school district and teachers union are renegotiating the teacher contract
FRCC to receive $5.6 million for healthcare scholarships

FRCC to receive $5.6 million for healthcare scholarships

Front Range Community College will distribute $5.6 million in scholarships to students in healthcare programs through fall 2026 under a new state program that seeks to bolster Colorado’s healthcare workforce. 
Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan promises ‘targeted relief.’ Are you eligible?

Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan promises ‘targeted relief.’ Are you eligible?

The unprecedented maneuver by Biden should reach over 43 million borrowers and even wipe out loan repayments for some.