Colorado Department of Education

Students helped craft the bill and say it would give youth more access to safe spaces.

Legislation in the works would task the state education department with investigating complaints of schools falling short in serving kids with 504 plans, which allow for modifications in the classroom. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Erica Breunlin and then read the entire article at the link below.

Enrollments are shrinking in both the state’s largest districts on the Front Range and its smallest rural districts. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Erica Breunlin and then read the entire article at the link below.

The money comes as part of the governor’s proposal that includes a small budget increase for the state’s universal preschool program.

This week is the beginning of the academic year for the Boulder Valley School District, with grades 1–6 and high school freshmen reporting to class on Wednesday and all other students Thursday. Listen to Morning Edition host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Axios Boulder Reporter Mitchell Byars and the read the full story using the link below.

Educator shortages on the Western Slope and rural districts continue to outpace shortages in urban districts.

Without the funding, some districts might be forced to cut programs that support their most vulnerable students.

With federal education funds on hold as of July 1, Colorado schools and non-profits are figuring out how to keep paying for services this summer. The state stands to lose more than an estimated $76 million dollars.

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.