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News Release -- Colorado Department of Education opens application period for 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year
The Colorado Department of Education opened the applications for Colorado’s 2026 Teacher of the Year. The application form will be open until Wednesday, April 23. We encourage every teacher to apply! CDE will offer virtual office hours Wednesday, April 2, and Wednesday, April 16, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to provide support for applicants.
News Release -- Colorado State Board of Education approves state's first teacher degree apprenticeship program
During its March meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education approved the state’s first Teacher Degree Apprenticeship program. This program will be sponsored by CareerWise and allow aspiring educators to gain in-classroom experience while they earn a bachelor’s degree.
News Release - Colorado Department of Education reminds Coloradans to submit nominations for 2026 Teacher of the Year
The Colorado Department of Education is reminding Coloradans to submit their nominations for the state’s 2026 Teacher of the Year on or before Monday, March 17. To date, 1,009 individuals from across the state have submitted a nominee for the award. All nominees will be invited to participate in the Teacher of the Year Application process. Nominations can be submitted at cdeinfo.org/toy.
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