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Backpacks like a first grade classroom at Goldrick Elementary.

Here’s how $7 billion in local school funding requests did across Colorado

By Jenny Brundin

Governor Jared Polis

Gov. Jared Polis’ budget would slow the phase-in of Colorado’s new school funding formula

A student sitting at a table with a paper and tablet in front of them.

Community college enrollment gains led by dual-enrolled high school students

University of Northern Colorado student Reggie Haro-Flores

1 of 3 Hispanic students have dropped out of college at some point, survey says

A young girl.

Lawsuit against Pueblo 60 school district alleges severe racial bullying

By Jenny Brundin

World Premiere of "Halloween Ends"

University of Colorado professor explains why horror movie fans keep coming back for gore

A high school student in the class sits at a white class table in front of his laptop and smiles at the camera. Behind him is a poster for "Hamilton," a white board full of class schedules and a sign that says "No personal electronic devices are allowed in class!"

Can AI help people vote? These Denver students think so

By Jenny Brundin

A bulletin board with a sign saying "college success" at an unnamed school

Students are testing out the FAFSA before it goes live in an effort to avoid last year’s mess

The Pikes Peak Library District - Rockrimmon Library

Rockrimmon Library in Colorado Springs closing this winter

A boy plays a video game.

How racism in a Colorado middle school left one student with PTSD

By Jenny Brundin

Children sitting at a table painting with watercolors

Text to Colorado voters falsely suggests teachers union chief supports school choice amendment

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FAFSA glitches hurt first year, first generation enrollment at some colleges in Colorado

By Jenny Brundin

A large stone building is framed by a large tree in Boulder, Colorado, under a sunny sky.

It’s free to apply for college in Colorado through Thursday

By Jenny Brundin

SUNRISE DENVER SKYLINE REFLECTION CASH REGISTER BUILDING

Voter guide for Colorado’s Congressional District 1 race

By Colorado Public Radio Staff

In the foreground, three baskets on top of a brown bookshelf. In the background blurred slightly is a classroom with desks, chairs, and a woman standing near open windows with light coming in.

Colorado’s Board of Education election and candidates, explained

By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat Colorado

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