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Colorado State Board of Education

next steps

Colorado
3 days ago

Adams 14 pledges ‘transformational change’ as Colorado revisits school improvement plans

The Colorado State Board of Education plans to hold hearings in November for one school district and three schools that have not shown enough improvement.

Meaning of measures

Colorado
September 12, 2018

Passing schools, struggling students: Colorado reconsiders its formula for rating schools  

The ratings formula ties into a long-running debate among testing experts about the value of measuring growth versus proficiency.

Gun Sense

Colorado
August 23, 2018

A Colorado advocate for arming teachers thinks a new federal proposal is misplaced

Should the federal government make money available for schools to arm teachers, it would be up to each district in Colorado to decide whether to take advantage.

Next Generation

Colorado
June 14, 2018

Colorado adopts new science standards that focus on inquiry, not memorization

The Next Generation Science Standards represent the most significant change in this set of revisions to Colorado's academic standards.

Gun shy

Colorado
June 13, 2018

Some Colorado officials wanted fourth-graders to learn about the benefits of guns. Here’s why it won’t happen

Colorado fourth-graders won’t be asked to demonstrate their understanding of the possible benefits of gun ownership as part of their unit on conflict resolution.

Price of entry

Colorado
March 16, 2018

Becoming a Colorado teacher could soon require fewer transcripts, more training on English learners

The package of changes also includes a slimmed-down teacher evaluation rubric, the first major revision to the rules under Colorado’s 2010 teacher effectiveness law.

Hello Again

Colorado
February 17, 2018

Debora Scheffel chosen by acclamation to fill State Board of Ed vacancy

Debora Scheffel previously represented the 6th Congressional District on the board but lost that seat in 2016 to Democrat Rebecca McClellan.

back to the future

Colorado
February 12, 2018

Debora Scheffel wants to fill State Board of Education vacancy ‘as a matter of service’

A former State Board of Education member whose defeat in 2016 handed control of the board to Democrats could be on her way back.

Carrots and sticks

Colorado
February 8, 2018

No pizza parties, no raffle tickets: Bill would bar Colorado schools from offering rewards to test-takers

State lawmakers characterized the problem of schools dangling rewards for taking assessments as “more than one, but not widespread.”

school quality

Colorado
December 13, 2017

More than 140 Colorado public schools identified for low performance in 2017 state quality ratings

There are more than 1,700 schools in Colorado, so the vast majority of the state’s students attend schools that received one of the state’s two highest ratings.

READ ACT ROUND ROBIN

Colorado
October 11, 2017

Colorado State Board of Education adopts new early literacy rules for native Spanish speakers, reversing earlier decision

The new READ Act guidelines provide parents the right to request students be tested in English.

upcoming decision

Colorado
September 13, 2017

How should Colorado respond to federal concerns about its testing opt-out policy? State board members don’t agree.

The Colorado State Board of Education will vote next month on direction for whether to change the state's ESSA plan or not, and if so how.

try try again

Colorado
August 14, 2017

Feds to Colorado: You must count students who opt out of standardized tests

The U.S. Department of Education told state officials that the policy is not acceptable. Colorado faces losing millions in federal funding if it doesn’t change course.

Distributing Dollars

Colorado
August 1, 2017

Colorado’s online schools might see funding upswing in coming year

The State Board of Education voted to change how Title I money is allocated for students enrolled in multi-district online schools outside their district of residence.

collaboration not confrontation

Colorado
July 13, 2017

Colorado shied from taking aggressive action to fix its lowest performing schools. Will it be enough?

At the urging of state Education Commissioner Katy Anthes, the board opted for a lighter approach at a dozen schools that failed to make the grade since 2010.

final orders

Colorado
May 10, 2017

State Board finalizes path for Aurora Central, HOPE Online schools

The state board voted to finalize improvement plans for Aurora Central High School and HOPE Online charter schools, giving them until 2019 to earn higher state ratings.

Looking for options

Colorado
April 24, 2017

State board raised questions over plan for Pueblo schools and management partners

The Colorado Board of Education asked state officials to bring them a different plan by mid-June so they can consider it against the district's plan for three schools.

‘identity politics?'

Colorado
April 13, 2017

Vote on Colorado education plan erupts into war of words over which kids benefit

Ultimately, the board agreed to send the 145-page plan to Washington, D.C., for approval.

Funding fight

Colorado
March 27, 2017

Colorado poised to slash funding for controversial student health survey

Two years after a controversial student health survey sparked debate at the State Board of Education, questions about the survey's value have moved to the state legislature.

tick tock

Colorado
March 8, 2017

How Colorado education officials have quietly helped struggling schools improve

The State Board of Education will begin a months-long process of determining what changes a dozen schools and five school districts should make to boost student learning.

lessons learned

Colorado
March 7, 2017

The state tried to save one Colorado school before and failed. Now it is about to try again — with 12.

The ill-fated attempt to turn around Cole Middle School provides a cautionary tale as the state prepares to intervene in a bid to improve 12 schools and five districts.

Big Shift

Colorado
January 18, 2017

State board increasingly siding with charter schools on appeals, prompting Colorado districts to rethink their role

Meeting records show that the state Board of Education is increasingly siding with charter schools on appeals that come to them for a hearing.

No thanks

Colorado
January 13, 2017

Diet Nope: Colorado’s large districts still keeping diet soda out of high schools

More than half of Colorado's 10 largest school districts have decided or are poised to decide not to bring back diet soda in high schools after a seven-year ban.

Power Shift

Colorado
January 11, 2017

Democrats take control of Colorado State Board of Education, Schroeder appointed chair

It's the first time in nearly 50 years Democrats have controlled the board, but both sides are striking bipartisan tones.

the end of parcc?

Colorado
December 15, 2016

Time to find new, shorter standardized tests, state board directs education department

The new tests would be used in the 2018 school year.

ch-ch-changes

Colorado
November 21, 2016

Democrats have won control of the State Board of Education. So now what?

The Democrats differ on issues such as the viability of Colorado’s existing academic standards and the role of charter schools in public education.

it's over

Colorado
November 18, 2016

Democrats seize control of State Board of Education with narrow win in contested district

Only outstanding ballots from Douglas County - which accounts for a small piece of the district - remain to be counted.

The Cure

Colorado
Updated November 15, 2016

Inside the frenzied push to chase every vote in a Colorado State Board of Education race

The battle for partisan control for the State Board of Education has stretched beyond Election Day.

every vote counts

Colorado
Updated November 14, 2016

Democratic challenger builds on lead over incumbent Republican in State Board of Education race

The race will hinge on outstanding ballots in Adams and Douglas counties.

summer mix tape

Colorado
August 30, 2016

Ten stories you might have missed over the summer (and should read now as a new school year begins)

There is no such thing as time off from covering education.

emergency call

Colorado
July 7, 2016

State board pledges $1 million to bail out rural Colorado district reeling from coal industry collapse

The state Department of Education will give a $1 million emergency bailout to the 350-student South Routt School District.

primary colors

Colorado
June 23, 2016

Upstarts clash with establishment candidates in State Board of Education primaries

The two candidates are critical of Colorado's embrace of the Common Core State Standards and the multi-state testing consortium PARCC.

We hardly knew thee

Colorado
Updated May 19, 2016

Colorado education commissioner resigns suddenly after brief stint in job

Crandall was just appointed in December.

it's official

Colorado
January 4, 2016

State board appoints Richard Crandall, former Arizona lawmaker, as next education commissioner

The state's next education commissioner — considered to be a moderate Republican — will get a salary bump over his predecessor and begin work Jan. 19.

Q and A

Colorado
December 15, 2015

Colorado’s pick for education commissioner on Common Core, teacher evaluations and turnaround

The State Board of Education's pick for education commissioner is a business owner and former lawmaker who lacks experience as an educator.
Colorado
December 10, 2015

State board makes progress on one early childhood issue, not on another

The State Board of Education has approved an agreement with a testing company that’s intended to make use of the firm’s school readiness tool less time-consuming.

Finally

Colorado
November 11, 2015

State board signs off on Colorado bid for flexibility from federal law

The State Board of Education Wednesday grudgingly voted 5-2 to approve submission of Colorado’s request for flexibility in meeting federal education laws.
Colorado
October 12, 2015

New waivers from school readiness law raise concerns

More than 60 Colorado charters - and one of the state’s largest districts - have been granted exemptions from a school readiness law just as it is being rolled out.

Commissioner wish list

Colorado
October 1, 2015

State board sets long wish list for new commissioner

Want to be Colorado commissioner of education? You’d better have a darned good resume.
Colorado
September 10, 2015

High school students get one-year pass on social studies tests

Colorado high school students won’t have to take the statewide social studies test this year, but tests will be given in a third of elementary and middle schools.

No go

Colorado
September 9, 2015

Sheridan loses bid to upgrade state quality rating

After a months-long effort, the Sheridan school district has failed in its effort to have its state accreditation rating changed.

Making diplomas mean something

Colorado
September 9, 2015

State board finally gives approval to grad guidelines

The State Board of Education Wednesday voted 6-1 to approve a revised menu of choices school districts will use to set their requirements for high school graduation.
Colorado
August 12, 2015

Retooled State Board starts off in businesslike fashion

Back from its July break, the State Board of Education elected a new chair, welcomed a new member, paid tribute to an old one and held its smoothest meeting in months.

Into the fray

Colorado
August 11, 2015

Rankin joining State Board “without preconceptions”

New State Board of Education member Joyce Rankin said she'll have an "open mind" when asked how she’ll approach serving on a body that’s had its share of bumps over the last several months.
Colorado
August 10, 2015

State inches closer to federal approval of new testing system

Colorado’s plan to ease testing burdens for 10th graders may well get federal approval, but the state has to jump through some hoops before the change is a done deal.

SBE back to full strength

Colorado
August 8, 2015

Republican Joyce Rankin named to State Board of Education

Joyce Rankin, a former teacher and principal from Carbondale, Saturday was selected to fill the vacant 3rd District seat on the State Board of Education.

A full slate

Colorado
July 2, 2015

Nine Republicans vying for State Board vacancy

Nine candidates have applied for the 3rd District vacancy on the State Board of Education created when board chair Marcia Neal announced her resignation.

State Board changes

Colorado
June 25, 2015

Republican candidates lining up for State Board vacancy

At least half a dozen people are interested in the State Board of Education seat being vacated by Republican Marcia Neal of Grand Junction.

talk of the town

Colorado
June 11, 2015

State board members, education officials see an uncertain future after Neal’s resignation

Education leaders and state board members react to the departure of Marcia Neal, the chair of the Colorado State Board of Education.

More State Board disruption

Colorado
June 11, 2015

State board chair Marcia Neal resigns, citing “dysfunction”

Marcia Neal, chair of the State Board of Education, announced her resignation Thursday morning, saying board dysfunction was one reason for her decision.
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