Colorado Department of Education

Twenty-three counties have frozen enrollment or created waiting lists for families whose welfare depends on them having access to affordable child care. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Erica Breunlin and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

DPS sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after immigration enforcement raids were carried out in February. The district said ICE actions hurt school attendance and spread fear among students and families.

As the Trump administration threatens to defund the U.S. Department of Education, KUNC looks at how federal dollars are spent in northern Colorado school districts.

The department recently unveiled five “wildly important goals,” including boosting third grade reading scores and better preparing students for post-secondary education.

Some Colorado schools are testing out the use of AI in their classrooms. So far, there’s been a mixed reaction from students and staff.

The Colorado Department of Education recently adopted new treatment guidelines for kids who suffer concussions. The new guidance can speed recovery time by getting kids physically active and back to school quickly. Meet a doctor who’s making it her mission to help parents think differently about kids and concussions.

Out-of-school suspensions are happening more frequently in Colorado. That can lead to long-term problems for the students punished by being removed from the classroom. So what’s behind the increase – and what might help reduce the number of suspensions? We examine those questions on today's In the NoCo.

A new school year is underway, yet students and families still don’t have access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. Applications usually are accepted beginning October 1, but the Department of Education is blaming technical issues on the reason for the delay. Chalkbeat Colorado Reporter Jason Gonzales said the agency would run tests for a limited set of students and institutions before circulating it to the public in December.

About 1 in 7 students in Colorado attends school four days a week, rather than five. But a new report suggests that a four-day schedule may negatively impact students’ academic achievement. On In The NoCo, we talk with one of the report’s authors about what they learned.

More Colorado school districts are moving to a four-day week. It's a way for some districts to manage budget issues and attract teachers. But as classes resume for the next academic year, there's new data showing the four-day week is hurting students' learning. Colorado Sun reporter Erica Breunlin said the situation may not also be a good for teachers.