News across Greater Denver

Colorado can’t back out of federal program some say will create K-12 school vouchers
Even if Colorado’s next governor is a major critic of the program, the state is committed for at least next year under new federal rules

Elementary school students invited to participate in Name that Snowplow contest

Black teen who says white peers wrote “slave auction” in school bathroom sues Lakewood charter school
The plaintiff says school leader told him to “hit, punch or slug” the bullies

Feds target funding for first-generation Colorado college students
Feds target funding for first-generation Colorado college students mps-post Fri, 09/25/2026 - 10:20 Image (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (Colorado News Connection) Audio file The Trump administration wants to eliminate a series of programs helping…

Growing Grads College and Career Readiness Kickoff happening Oct. 14
The City of Brighton’s Growing Grads College and Career Readiness Kickoff returns Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6-8 p.m. at The Armory Performing Arts Center (300 Strong Street).
School Safety: What is a School Resource Officer?
The Town of Parker’s School Resource Program works in partnership with Douglas County schools throughout the community to protect students while fostering a safe, supportive learning environment.

Image Summit Youth Leadership Conference
November 3 and 4, The Image Summit Youth Leadership Conference is a youth conference designed to empower young people from across Colorado.

Colorado seventh- and eighth-graders invited to be ‘Governor for a Day’
DENVER — Colorado seventh- and eighth-graders have a chance to trade the classroom for the State Capitol as Gov. Jared Polis launches a new “Governor for a Day” contest. According to the Governor’s Office press release, the competition will give one Colorado student the…

BVSD discusses school consolidation and closure options
By Mei Gifford On Aug. 25, Boulder Valley School District’s Board of Education held a regular meeting regarding the Resilient School Proposal. The plan proposes closing schools in the district. The proposal has been worked on since January and will be decided by the school board…