Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges

The Denver Post (Education) 1/21 5:15A The Associated Press

By COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nation’s...

Colorado Department of Higher Education’s new leader starts during a time of transition

The Denver Post (Education) 1/16 1:00A Elizabeth Hernandez

JB Holston was known as the students dean when he led the University of Denver s engineering and computer science department from 2015 to 2020. In that role, the Stanford University graduate worked with faculty, learned about governance and...

Colorado public school enrollment sees biggest drop since 2020 as graduation rate continues to...

The Denver Post (Education) 1/13 3:00A Jessica Seaman

Colorado s public schools recorded their lowest dropout rate ever during the last academic year as four-year graduation rates surpassed a 10-year high, according to new state data. Yet these improvements come as statewide enrollment has fallen by...

Colorado’s ‘first public Christian school’ ordered to close building over safety concerns

The Denver Post (Education) 1/12 4:55A Ann Schimke

Pueblo County officials have ordered the closure of what’s been billed by backers as Colorado’s “first public Christian school,” citing unaddressed safety concerns at the school’s building. Riverstone Academy officials must acknowledge by Monday...

At the National Western Stock Show, Colorado 4-H teens hope to make the sale

The Denver Post (Education) 1/11 1:00A Jessica Seaman

Ever since Grace Kennedy met Quinn in May, the teenager’s goal has been to fatten the Hereford calf up but not too much, not if she wants to auction it off at this month’s National Western Stock Show...

Denver metro school delays and closures for Jan. 9, 2026

The Denver Post (Education) 1/9 1:18A Tynin Fries

Denver metro area weather delays and closures On days with severe weather, school closures and government office closures will be updated throughout the day. Snow on Thursday and into Friday morning has closed or delayed some area schools. A...

Jeffco Public Schools’ budget deficit increases to $49 million as enrollment drops more than...

The Denver Post (Education) 1/7 6:36A Jessica Seaman

Jeffco Public Schools ’ projected budget deficit for the current academic year grew to $49 million as K-12 enrollment dropped more than expected in the fall, according to a presentation district leaders plan to give to the Board of Education on...

Jaylyn Sherrod excelled at hoops while at CU. She was also an academic star.

The Denver Post (Education) 1/7 12:45A Noelle Phillips

Jaylyn Sherrod put the student in student-athlete. The  University of Colorado Buffaloes   star guard for five years set records on the basketball court before heading to the WNBA after the 2023-2024...

How CU Boulder’s student news site got taken over by AI slop

The Denver Post (Education) 1/5 1:00A Elizabeth Hernandez

Google the CU Independent , the student news outlet that covers the University of Colorado Boulder, and the first result cuindependent.com is a copycat website churning out what appears to be AI slop  with headlines like “Why does my itchy scalp...

How one Colorado teacher is using AI in the classroom

The Denver Post (Education) 1/5 1:00A Jessica Seaman

COLORADO SPRINGS As Adam Gravenor’s world history class settled into their seats one day in November, he handed out worksheets with questions about social class changes that occurred during the...

Developer buys Summit High School students’ second tiny home built during construction class

The Denver Post (Education) 1/1 1:00A The Summit Daily

By Kit Geary , Summit Daily Summit High School construction teacher Oakley Van Oss’s class has built another tiny home, and this time it’s sticking around Summit for a while. Related Articles Denver health systems are adding more than $800 million...

Schools west of metro Denver close Friday due to power outages amid winds

The Denver Post (Education) 12/19 3:29A Bruce Finley

School district officials west of metro Denver in Boulder and Jefferson County closed schools at multiple locations Friday morning due to power outages as heavy winds again batter the foothills and Front Range. Related Articles NWS in Colorado...

Jeffco Public Schools employees to learn this week if they’ll lose their jobs

The Denver Post (Education) 12/15 1:00A Jessica Seaman

Jeffco Public Schools leaders this week will begin notifying employees whose jobs will be cut as part of the district s effort to slash $45 million in spending. Colorado s second-largest school district expects to eliminate between 150 and 160...

Denver Public Schools pays $2.5M for Uptown parking lots

The Denver Post (Education) 12/9 1:00A Matthew Geiger

Real estate 101 is taking place a few blocks from Denver Public Schools headquarters. The school district purchased two parking lots at 1935 and 1963 Sherman St. last week for $2.5 million, according to public records. The seller was Mobile...

Denver Kids creates personal connections with students, spurring success in academics, jobs

The Denver Post (Education) 12/7 1:00A Troy Renck

Tucked around a hallway inside a Montbello High School classroom, the knob turns and the door opens eyes to understanding and opportunities. Giselle Johnson, a junior, walks in and greets Denver Kids...