Jeffco schools violated Title IX by allowing transgender students access to sports team and bathrooms, says Department of Education
The move is part of a broader, nationwide shift in how the department addresses gender identity in schools as Title IX investigations pile up. The district has 10 days to respond.
CU faculty, staff and students push back against university-controlled AI rollout
Hundreds have signed a letter of dissent arguing that an AI rollout lacked transparency and technical oversight.
Sheridan teachers, school staffers give union the OK to strike
Sticking points in the failed negotiations include reinstating a bargaining agreement and union membership for classified employees like food service workers and janitors.
After-school funding for more than 5,000 Colorado children at risk of being cut
To close a budget gap, the legislature may eliminate Colorado’s only state-funded after-school programs serving thousands of low-income children.
Highly rated teachers would be evaluated once every three years under new bill
Bill backers say teacher evaluation overhaul is needed to ease bureaucratic burden on schools, but some say annual feedback is important.
University of Northern Colorado president Andy Feinstein to step down
The Board of Trustees expects to announce details about interim leadership and the presidential search process in the coming weeks.
Thousands of DPS educators can keep their Kaiser doctors for another year after school board vote
The DPS board voted to keep Kaiser as a heath care provider a while longer after controversial decision to drop.
Judge gives Woodland Park district the bill for parent who sued over vague school board meeting agenda
The ruling sends a message to Colorado districts that they will face fines and legal fees if they aren’t transparent under the state’s open meeting laws.
Young adults fight for future as Colorado faces tight budget
Young Invincibles is backing several bills to protect vulnerable students, including mental health and housing
Rico Munn named sole finalist for CSU system chancellor amid faculty criticism
The long-time Colorado educator was selected from an internal search after some pushback.
CSU faculty group calls foul on chancellor search
It accuses the outgoing CSU chancellor of picking his own successor by limiting search; the board defends in-house candidates.
Colorado signs up for federal scholarship program that could fund private education
Polis warns the U.S. Treasury Department of potential fraud and abuse and asks for more oversight.
Cherry Creek schools superintendent resigns following ‘toxic culture’ investigation
The superintendent’s wife is the chief human resource officer, which employs say created a conflict of interest.
Problem-solving students take on the shortage of teachers of color in Colorado
Northglenn High schoolers present evidence and data on how teacher diversity is a benefit to their education.
Several CU Regents announce plan to grant collective bargaining rights to university faculty and staff
If passed, the move would expand coverage to between 45,000 and 53,000 additional workers statewide at all four campuses.
Banned books will stay on shelves in Elizabeth schools after district drops appeal
Denver’s appeals court dismissed the case with a castigating letter to the district about wasting their time.
