Chalkbeat Colorado

Former Colorado education department employee sues after she says she was fired for speaking out

June 16, 2016 at 5:25 p.m.

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 Education Commissioner Rich Crandall announced his resignation last month after less than five months on the job.

Colorado state board, education commissioner held secret meeting and accomplished nothing

June 14, 2016 at 1:24 p.m.

The gathering went poorly -- and was against Colorado open meetings laws.

State Board of Education maintains controversial rating system

June 8, 2016 at 5:34 p.m.

PUEBLO 鈥� 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...

DENVER, CO - March 16: A Denver Public Schools emblem and sign on the Evie Garrett Dennis Campus that houses five separate schools with 1,600 students in Pre-K through 12th grade in Northeast Denver, Colorado on March 16, 2016. (Photo by Katie Wood/The Denver Post)

Rachele Espiritu to fill Denver school board seat

June 6, 2016 at 5:04 p.m.

Rachele Espiritu to fill Denver school board seat

Districts vary in testing approach

June 6, 2016 at 5:04 p.m.

Districts vary in testing approach

Denver school board approves innovation zone, granting schools new freedoms

June 6, 2016 at 5:04 p.m.

Denver school board approves innovation zone, granting schools new freedoms

MiDian Holmes left her three young children home alone in 2006.

Denver schools admits failing to fully vet school board appointee

June 6, 2016 at 5:05 p.m.

Denver schools admits failing to fully vet school board appointee

MiDian Holmes to step aside as Denver Public Schools pick

June 6, 2016 at 5:05 p.m.

MiDian Holmes to step aside as Denver Public Schools pick

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

June 6, 2016 at 5:05 p.m.

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

West High School student Stephanie Alfaro, 15, a 9th grader, work with volunteer tutor Patrick Westfeldt, Thursday, May 14, 2009, while studying for their algebra final. At West High School, there are two programs that help students either stay in school or go on to finish school. Volunteers are tutoring lagging freshmen on math and the West Career Academy is working to get kids who have dropped out back on track. Judy DeHaas, The Denver Post

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

June 6, 2016 at 5:06 p.m.

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

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