New Cherry Creek mental health facility preparing for students
First-in-the-nation day treatment program built and operated by a school district.
Exec says we can learn "recipe" to prevent suicide
A Colorado woman who has experienced heartbreaking personal loss is determined to save lives by sharing the simple steps each of us can take to support people who are struggling with their mental health.
On-field rivals CU and CSU encourage students to stay in Colorado
Colorado's two large university system leaders addressed affordability and their many efforts to collaborate.
How to celebrate Latino culture this month
Celebrations of Latino food, music, art and culture are planned over several weeks
At 60th anniversary, Denver reverend remembers March on Washington
Now 90 years old, the Pastor Emeritus of New Hope Baptist Church still tears up when he recalls how his mother repeatedly built his confidence even as his family felt the daily scourge of racism and discrimination.
Teacher of slain East High student proposes safety changes
An English teacher at East High School has suggestions for how to make schools safer. His student Luis Garcia was fatally shot just hours after sharing a poem in class where he expressed concerns about safety.
Colorado students post gains but achievement gaps persist
Results of spring achievement tests show gains in math -- a "pleasant surprise" -- but still only a third of students are proficient at grade level mathematics.
Aurora prepares to celebrate rich diversity with Global Fest
One in five people in Aurora are foreign-born and more than 160 languages are spoken in the city's schools.
Cherry Creek superintendent highlights mental health supports for students
The Cherry Creek Schools superintendent saluted food workers and highlighted mental health supports for students on the first day of the new school year.
Cherry Creek Schools equip classrooms with emergency response tech
The school district has spent months refining the silent crisis communication system.
Denver's superintendent updates families on security changes at schools
Pat-downs of students for weapons related concerns will be conducted by district patrol officers.
School lunch may be free but districts still want meal benefits applications
Nearly $450 million is disbursed to public schools in Colorado based on information captured on school meal benefit applications.
New Aurora Schools superintendent has high expectations
Superintendent Michael Giles wants the public schools to celebrate Aurora's rich diversity.
Cherry Creek Schools rolls out universal preschool at 43 sites
Adding 54 new Pre-K classrooms, building 17 new playgrounds to fulfill the promise of universal preschool.
First-year teacher preps at 27J School District's new magnet
Stephanie Frost wants to make a difference for her students and community. Nothing brings the gratification of teaching, she says.