New FAFSA delay is a ‘gut punch.’ What can Colorado families do now?
This year, the federal government rolled out a new platform for families to fill out the FAFSA. The new process has been shorter and easier, but technical glitches have marred the experience.
By Chalkbeat
Public school enrollment in Colorado: Here’s what you need to know
Many Colorado schools are seeing a record number of students enrolling in the middle of the year.
By Chalkbeat
Counselors welcome the Better FAFSA. But its delay might have consequences for students
Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) completion correlates to whether students head to college, and Colorado has had one of the lowest FAFSA completion rates in the country.
By Chalkbeat
RTD will let Denver-area youth ride free all year — to school, to work, anywhere
The free fares for youth 19 and younger riding buses and the light rail system will start following the conclusion of the RTD’s summer free fares for everyone campaign.
By Chalkbeat
How Colorado is filling gaps as last-resort schools dwindle
Experts are hopeful a new state law will lead more facility schools to open. Meanwhile, school districts are creating their own programs, and creative and skilled educators are finding ways to meet students’ needs in traditional classrooms.
Colorado is pouring more money into schools for kids with behavioral health issues and disabilities. But is it helping?
The special schools have no central oversight and instead are the responsibility of multiple state agencies. A new law aims to increase accountability.
Colorado free preschool application deadline extended after confusing start for parents needing care
The last-minute extension and revision decisions come amid several stumbles that have led to confusion and frustration among parents and preschool providers.
By Chalkbeat