Our Teacher Tuesday highlight is Alfredo Beltran Aguirre an educator at
Colorado Early Colleges of Aurora Aurora. Alfredo is in his 6th year and tells us, 'seeing them earn their diploma with a certificate or an associate's is one of the most rewarding moments as a teacher.'

🚌 🎉Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you to Morgan County School District Bus Driver Mark D'Aloia and the thousands of dedicated professionals who make sure Colorado students get to and from school safely every single day.

The Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind is celebrating both its 50th anniversary and April's Deaf History Month by filling its halls with De’VIA (Deaf View/Image Art) created by students.
More from KKTV 11 News: bit.ly/49AYUlf

Tiffeny O'Dell teaches at Byers Junior Senior High School and was a 2024 finalist for Teacher of the Year. Tiffeny says, 'I learned that there are some really wonderful teachers that I get to teach with across Colorado' Nominate a teacher here: bit.ly/CO_TOY!

For Family Engagement Friday, we're highlighting a unique partnership between Englewood Schools & The Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce! The district and chamber work together to expand access to community resources to all nine of the district's schools.

What can Colorado schools do to help decrease rates of chronic absenteeism? The The Colorado Sun joined us to learn about how school and district leaders are working to increase student attendance rates. Read more: bit.ly/3QmJF8P

🕰️ Durango Big Picture HS student intern Jesus Ahuatzi is engaging in timely hands-on learning by helping to restore a 100-year-old pneumatic clock in the lobby of the Durango 9-R District Administration Building! Read more from the Durango Herald: durangoherald.com/articles/photo…

Did you know that anyone can submit a nomination for Colorado's 2025 Teacher of the Year? Visit bit.ly/CO_TOY to let us know about the amazing educators in your life!

For What's Up Wednesday, we're highlighting our Chronic Absenteeism Learning Cohort. This group has been mtg since Sept. to tackle ongoing attendance challenges. They are one of 10 CDE learning cohorts focused on best practices to improve student outcomes. bit.ly/3vR31M1

📣🎉It's Teacher Tuesday, and we're honoring Harrison School District 2 educator Melissa Hernandez. She is a 6th grade English language arts teacher at Mountain Vista Community School. She says that the best part of being an educator is building lifelong connections with her students.

Congratulations to AXIS International Academy on being recognized by the government of France with the prestigious Label FrancÉducation! This designation recognizes AXIS International's commitment to promoting the French language and culture in Colorado. Colorado Charter School Institute

Nominations for the 2025 Teacher of the Year are open through May 28 at bit.ly/CO_TOY!
Colorado 2023 Teacher of the Year finalist Scott Wheeler stating 'I got the chance to look back on 27 yrs of teaching to really... look at myself and the spirit behind my teaching.'

Ever wanted to have a voice in improving our state accountability system?
Colorado's 1241 Task Force wants to hear from you!
To share your feedback and improvements for our states accountability and accreditation system visit bit.ly/4cucglX

The Cooking with Families program in Poudre School District is creating safe, fun, & inclusive experiences that help build strong relationships between parents, families, students, and schools.
Learn more about Family, School, & Community Partnerships?
Visit: bit.ly/3PQ65ic.

Curious about student attendance rates? Find information about your child's school and district on SchoolView at cde.state.co.us/schoolview

¿Siente curiosidad por los índices de asistencia de los estudiantes? Encuentre información sobre la escuela y el distrito de su hijo en SchoolView en cde.state.co.us/schoolview

During its April meeting, the Colorado State Board of Education approved the creation of an innovation zone for Colorado Springs School District 11. Read more: cde.state.co.us/communications…

Colorado Springs School District 11 educator Paul Blakesley is teaching Palmer High School students about digital literacy and the responsible use of digital media. More here: bit.ly/3TEqdoI

It’s What’s Up Wednesday, and we have a message from the 2024 Colorado Teacher of the Year Jessica May (Thompson School Dist) about why the Teacher of the Year application process is worth it!

Nominate your favorite teacher (or yourself) at bit.ly/CO_TOY.

Ever wonder how Colorado schools are using ESSER federal recovery funding?

Center School Dist in the San Luis Valley used their dollars to help retain and recruit teachers through on-site child care centers! Learn more about ESSER dollars are work at bit.ly/43KXbs5.