Ann Schimke

Ann Schimke

Senior Reporter, Chalkbeat Colorado

Ann Schimke covers early childhood issues for Chalkbeat Colorado. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and the Denver Post. She holds a master’s degree in education policy from the University of Michigan. She joined Chalkbeat (then EdNews Colorado) in 2012. Email: aschimke@chalkbeat.org

Many Americans don’t think undocumented immigrants should get public benefits. But the Trump administration has admitted its new rule could have a relatively small impact.

Ten Jeffco schools were closed Thursday, including Evergreen High School.

However, more school districts have landed on the state accountability clock, a watchlist that ticks toward intervention.

Colorado will spend about $349 million on universal preschool this school year.

Mike Montgomery was named 2025 Outstanding Teacher by the nonprofit Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom.

Changes to requirements for educators and other mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect will take effect on Sept. 1. Here’s a guide on how to follow the new law.

Some subgroups, most notably English learners, have extremely low proficiency rates on state tests.

A Cortez teacher recruited from the Philippines rents a single room in a family’s home for $750 a month.

The report from the Common Sense Institute includes a county-by-county analysis.

Colorado’s plan to launch continuous Medicaid or CHP+ coverage for young children is being “urgently pulled back,” a state spokesperson said.