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We serve, guide, and elevate Colorado's 178 school districts, 1,836 schools, and 56,000+ educators to help improve student outcomes and ensure students and families across Colorado have access to high-quality schools. Please review our terms and conditions and note that these terms may be modified at any time without notice to you. By using our page, you agree to the following:

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10/29/2026

It's never too early to practice your public speaking. First graders in Ms. Anaya's class at Martinez Elementary in Greeley-Evans School District 6 completed a family culture unit. It included getting up in front of the class and speaking while also working on a craft. This project-based learning is ideal for young students to study something that relates to them personally in a memorable way. Way to go Panthers!

10/28/2026

You never know what will happen at school! That's why every school day matters. Here are some ways Colorado students got a surprise this past month:

🍩 All the elementary school students in Haxtun School District got donuts from the leadership team to enjoy a sweet treat in the morning;

🦩 Educators at Sunset Park Elementary School in Pueblo School District 60 dressed up in silly inflatable costumes to ensure students started the day with a smile;

🦝 Riverdale Elementary students in Adams 12 Five Star Schools received little treats (parents too!) and their mascot greeted them at the door to ensure they were excited about the school day; and

🚍 Principal Diedreich surprised students at Tozer Primary School in Weld RE-4 School District by riding the bus with them which was a great way to make one-of-a-kind memories.

10/28/2026

It’s What’s Up Wednesday and we spent some time getting to know our Human Resources team. This mighty team are the people who support our employees.

From recruiting and welcoming new employees to helping people navigate leave, benefits and other challenges, HR works to make sure CDE employees feel supported and have the tools they need to do their best work. That support ultimately helps CDE better serve Colorado’s educators, students, families and communities.

Learn more: https://ed.cde.state.co.us/newsbureau/field-trips/hr-helps-cde-employees

10/27/2026

It's Teacher Tuesday! We're celebrating Jennifer Macio, an IB Design teacher at Sunset Middle School in St. Vrain Valley Schools.

Jennifer's been teaching for eight years and teaches a variety of classes, including yearbook, student council, computer science and Design for a Better World. She also serves on her school's leadership team. The best part of teaching is building relationships with students and empowering them to take charge of their learning. She loves introducing students to new experiences and watching them discover interests that can shape their futures.

Outside the classroom, Jennifer enjoys photography, building with Legos, camping, cooking, traveling and spending time with her two corgis, Nugget and Cinder.

10/27/2026

Data makes all the difference! Mesa County Valley School District 51 sat down with Dr. Kristin Kipp our chief of educator talent, to talk about how they're using the state's Educator Retention Dashboard for personnel decisions. Even though Mesa County Valley's transfer rate was higher than other districts, they used the dashboard to determine why. This allowed them to talk about differentiated pay and retention strategies. Watch the full conversation to hear all about their findings and implementations to best help this district support their staff:

10/26/2026

The State Board of Education has scheduled public hearings for its Nov. 12-13 meeting on these proposed rules and rule changes:

-Proposed Updates to the rules for 1 CCR 301-39 Administration of the Exceptional Children's Educational Act

Written comments are due by Thursday, November 5 at cdeinfo.org/SBEtestimony. Remote or in-person speakers may testify at the hearing and must sign up between noon on Thursday, November 5 and noon on Wednesday, November 11 at cdeinfo.org/publiccomment.

The Board will also discuss and may vote on the following rulesets for which hearings were held during the October meeting:

-1 CCR 301-118 Part-Time Programs for Homeschool Students
-1 CCR 301-39 Administration of the School Finance Act
-1 CCR 301-28 State Publications Depository and Distribution Center
-1 CCR 301-92 Administration of the READ Act

The board accepts written comments until a final vote is held, but generally recommends written comments be submitted by Thursday, Nov. 5.

10/26/2026

Congratulations to the six award-winning artists for the 2026 Congressional Art Show! These students entered the Congressional Art Show competition and judges selected their work for display in the Colorado State Board of Education lobby. Congratulations to:

🖼️ Naweed Hakimi from Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver Public Schools
🖼️ Vladyslava Melnyk from Silver Creek High School in St. Vrain Valley Schools
🖼️ Soleil Cornejo from Hoehne High School in Hoehne School District RE-3
🖼️ Alexandria Merritt from The Vanguard School
🖼️ William Yang from Arvada High School in Jeffco Public Schools - Colorado
🖼️ Tariq Moreno from Northridge High School in Greeley-Evans School District 6

10/24/2026

The Denver Nuggets played their first game in the NBA in 1976 against the Indiana Pacers, winning 123 to 110. The team's name comes from the Pikes Peak gold rush. The mascot is a mountain lion named Rocky, after the Rocky Mountains.

Join us each week through the rest of the year as we celebrate the Sesquisemiquincentennial with a fact about Colorado!

10/24/2026

We loved getting to learn about the great teaching and learning happening at Dove Creek Schools - look for more to come soon!

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201 E Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO
80203

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+13038666806

Website

https://ed.cde.state.co.us/

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