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2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year Janet Damon at her Denver school.

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.

03/10/2025 - 9:02am


Photo of Liberty Common High School Assistant Principal and AP Microeconomics teacher Chris Reynolds

News Release - Liberty Common High School educator wins Milken Award
Liberty Common High School Assistant Principal and AP Microeconomics teacher Chris Reynolds won the $25,000 Milken Award today in a surprise ceremony at his school. 

03/07/2025 - 11:19am


Teachers worked with students to develop math toolkit.

News Release - Colorado Department of Education publishes free K-12 math resources
The Colorado Department of Education released a suite of free K-12 resources to support educators and families with math instruction. The CDE Math Intervention Resources were co-created with 18 math teachers from 12 Colorado school districts and four institutions of higher learning and the Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics (CCTM). These resources are designed for educators, families, and out-of-school time professionals to support student success in key areas of mathematics.

02/27/2025 - 9:06am


Educators gather at 2024's CERF event.

News Release - State’s largest teacher recruitment fair is Saturday at Dakota Ridge High School
The Colorado Educator Recruitment Fair will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Dakota Ridge High School, 13399 W. Coal Mine Ave. in Littleton. The event is the state’s largest teacher employment fair with representatives from 87 hiring school districts.

02/26/2025 - 9:13am


Colorado Teacher of the Year Janet Damon in a celebration over being named a finalist for the National Teacher of the Year.

News Release -- Colorado Department of Education seeks nominations for the 2026 Teacher of the Year
The Colorado Department of Education is inviting community members to recognize exceptional teachers by nominating an educator to submit an application for the 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year program recognizes educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching and positively impact their students, communities and schools. 

02/25/2025 - 2:42pm


Students and staff celebrate Paonia K-8's ESEA Award.

News Release -- Colorado Department of Education presents ESEA Award to Paonia K-8 School
State Board of Education Member Sherri Wright (CD-3) joined Delta County Joint School District 50J Superintendent Caryn Gibson and Principal Sam Cox on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to celebrate Paonia K-8 School receiving an Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished Schools of Excellence Award.

02/25/2025 - 1:51pm


Photo of the State Board of Education members

News Release - State Board of Education approves accountability pathways for two schools
During its February meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education unanimously approved accountability pathways for two schools that have received either a Priority Improvement Plan or Turnaround Plan for five consecutive years on the state’s School Performance Framework.

02/13/2025 - 4:57pm


Mug shot of Rebecca McClellan - State Board Chair.

News Release - State Board of Education chair releases personal statement on student safety
 Colorado State Board of Education Chair Rebecca McClellan today released a statement in her individual capacity.

02/05/2025 - 11:24am


A student receives a meal at a summer lunch site in Loveland last summer.

News Release - Community organizations invited to host summer meal program sites
Colorado's Summer Meals Program seeks sponsors, sites, and state partners to continue to ensure children and teens have access to healthy meals during the summer break. In 2024, sponsors at 626 sites served more than 1.9 million meals through this USDA-funded program administered by the Colorado Department of Education's School Nutrition Unit. For the summer of 2025, eligible families can also receive support through the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program.

01/31/2025 - 2:17pm


SBE Board Chair Rebecca McClellan with Colorado Teacher of the Year Janet Damon.

News Release - Colorado State Board of Education Chair McClellan congratulates Colorado’s finalist for National Teacher of the Year
State Board of Education Chair Rebecca McClellan issued a statement congratulating Colorado Teacher of the Year Janet Damon on being named a finalist for National Teacher of the Year. 

01/30/2025 - 11:38am


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