Colorado Department of Education

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.

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.