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Former Colorado education department employee sues after she says she was fired for speaking out
Former Colorado Department of Education employee Dian Prestwich is suing the department, claiming that she was fired for speaking out against proposed policy changes in how English Language Learners are...

Colorado state board, education commissioner held secret meeting and accomplished nothing
The gathering went poorly -- and was against Colorado open meetings laws.

State Board of Education maintains controversial rating system
PUEBLO — After outcry from education advocacy and civil rights groups, Colorado schools will continue to be rated based on how well different groups of historically underserved students perform on...

Rachele Espiritu to fill Denver school board seat
Rachele Espiritu to fill Denver school board seat

Districts vary in testing approach
Districts vary in testing approach

Denver school board approves innovation zone, granting schools new freedoms
Denver school board approves innovation zone, granting schools new freedoms

Denver schools admits failing to fully vet school board appointee
Denver schools admits failing to fully vet school board appointee

MiDian Holmes to step aside as Denver Public Schools pick
MiDian Holmes to step aside as Denver Public Schools pick

New DPS board member MiDian Holmes left kids alone for hours, documents show
New DPS board member MiDian Holmes left kids alone for hours, documents show

Move over, GED. Coloradans to have 3 choices for high school equivalency exams
Move over, GED. Coloradans to have 3 choices for high school equivalency exams