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University of Northern Colorado becomes the state’s newest Hispanic Serving Institution

University of Northern Colorado becomes the state’s newest Hispanic Serving Institution

A quarter of its students identify as Hispanic.
Colorado will allow some of this year’s new migrant students to skip state tests

Colorado will allow some of this year’s new migrant students to skip state tests

The department changed the guidance as school districts are seeing unprecedented numbers of new students who are new to the country.
Supreme Court ruling could give school board members more freedom to block critics on social media

Supreme Court ruling could give school board members more freedom to block critics on social media

Can a school board member block a parent who criticizes them on Facebook?
Amid influx of students new to the country, English development teachers in Colorado feel overwhelmed

Amid influx of students new to the country, English development teachers in Colorado feel overwhelmed

This school year has been overwhelming for teachers
Long-awaited FAFSA fix means students from immigrant families can finally finish aid applications

Long-awaited FAFSA fix means students from immigrant families can finally finish aid applications

The change means tens of thousands of U.S. citizen students and others who are eligible for federal financial aid can finally complete their FAFSAs.
Inside a Colorado bill to provide extra funding to school districts serving migrant students

Inside a Colorado bill to provide extra funding to school districts serving migrant students

The bill allocates $24 million to be distributed by May 31 to districts that have enrolled what it calls “new arrival students.”
Grocery cards and car repairs: How COVID aid changed the way schools can help homeless kids

Grocery cards and car repairs: How COVID aid changed the way schools can help homeless kids

Congress sent schools COVID aid for homeless students with fewer restrictions
Apps are helping teachers communicate with families that don’t speak English

Apps are helping teachers communicate with families that don’t speak English

ReachWell and similar translation apps have become more common, and for some teachers, they’ve become crucial
Colorado transfer students would get help with retaining college credits under new bill

Colorado transfer students would get help with retaining college credits under new bill

The goal of Senate Bill 164 is to help more students when they run into issues
Bill to overhaul Colorado’s child care subsidy program clears first legislative hurdle

Bill to overhaul Colorado’s child care subsidy program clears first legislative hurdle

House Bill 24-1223 would simplify the application process for the $156 million subsidy program