4 Denver schools boosted their state ratings and are now safe from closure under new district policy By Melanie Asmar September 1, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. Four schools that were at risk under the policy boosted their state ratings, saving them...
Fewer Colorado schools are on state’s watchlist for low performance, according to new ratings By Melanie Asmar September 1, 2026 at 11:34 a.m. More than 50 schools exited what Colorado calls the accountability clock, so named because it...
Judge dismisses conservative-leaning Colorado school districts’ lawsuit over transgender athlete policies By Ann Schimke August 31, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. Senior U.S. District Court Judge John Kane ruled Wednesday that the districts and schools don’t...
Colorado school districts asking voters to OK millions in mill levy overrides this November By Jessica Seaman August 29, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. This year, districts face two challenges in winning approval: They must vie for voters’ attention...
Chronic absenteeism fell in Colorado schools last year, but remains well above pre-pandemic level By Melanie Asmar August 27, 2026 at 11:39 a.m. More than a quarter of Colorado students -- 27.5% — were chronically absent in 2025-26,...
Metro Denver schools have new warning for students: Watch out for bears By Jessica Seaman August 27, 2026 at 4:35 p.m. “It is highly unusual that we have this many bear sightings. Period,” said Cherry Creek...
Boulder Valley School District proposes closing 4 elementary schools By Amy Bounds August 26, 2026 at 2:23 p.m. Boulder Valley is considering closing Boulder's Douglass Elementary, Mesa Elementary and Flatirons Elementary and Broomfield's...
The Trump administration says it’s investigating these Colorado institutions. Here’s what’s really happening. By Sam Tabachnik August 25, 2026 at 9:43 a.m. The Denver Post took a closer look at four federal investigations in Colorado to see...
PHOTOS: Denver Public Schools welcomes back students for 2026-27 school year By RJ Sangosti August 24, 2026 at 10:46 a.m. Denver Public Schools welcomed students back to school for the start of the 2026-27 school...
Deion Sanders moves to quash subpoena in son’s bankruptcy trial By Olivia Doak August 21, 2026 at 2:23 p.m. Deion Sanders' attorney moved to dismiss the subpoena and requested a protective order to prevent...