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USA TODAY

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Colorado high school forfeits homecoming football game amid investigation into opponent

This story has been updated to add new quotes and information. While teams around the country have forfeited games due to lack of players, one Colorado high school has will forfeit its upcoming homecoming game for a completely different reason. Per a report from KRDO News, Air Academy (CO) has forfeited its upcoming game against Lutheran (CO) citing that they could not safely field the team due to a lack of a coaching staff. The decision comes after KRBO reported that Lutheran was involved in two separate incidents where racist remarks were made in games against Sand Creek (CO) and Rampart (CO). All games between Air Academy and Lutheran that were scheduled for this week have been cancelled, including the junior varsity and freshman games. Academy District 20 Chief Communication Officer Mark Belcher provided this statement to USA TODAY Sports: "To provide additional depth and clarity, recently, Rampart High School administrators and athletic staff reviewed two concerns resulting from football contests involving Lutheran High School. These incidents were reported as racial remarks directed at Rampart students and supporters, and information was provided to Lutheran High School and the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA). We are cooperating with CHSAA as

Colorado · 29d

KXRM

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Economic Update: University enrollment cliff

(COLORADO) — In 2025, the number of U.S. high school graduates peaked. However, several colleges and universities continue to struggle with enrollment. Dr. Tatiana Bailey explains what challenges contribute to the “enrollment cliff” and what that means for the future.

Colorado · 29d

CBS Colorado

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Proposition NN would eliminate TABOR refunds and send billions of dollars more to schools

Proposition NN would allow the state to retain and spend an estimated $4.6 billion or more that would otherwise be refunded to taxpayers under TABOR.

Colorado · 10-07

theboldcu.com

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Declining literacy rates prompt Colorado schools to rethink reading

A view of the children’s section at the main Boulder Public Library on Oct. 7, 2026. (Photo by Bronte Moore) Nationally, only 31% of fourth graders performed at or above the National Assessment of Educational Progress “proficient” level in 2024. Since the early 2010s, national literacy rates...

Colorado · 10-08
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Aspen Daily News

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Support teachers, vote yes on 5C

Ballots have arrived. I will be voting yes on 5C: the Roaring Fork School District mill levy override. Despite being the eighth-wealthiest state in the nation, Colorado ranks in the bottom half of states for per-pupil school funding. The Roaring Fork Valley is the fourth most expensive place to live in Colorado, but ranks 16th in teacher pay, meaning it’s hard to recruit and retain staff.

Colorado · 27d

High School On SI

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Colorado High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Oct. 7, 2026)

Decisive wins in several showdowns between Top 10 teams in Week 6 forces some shuffling in this week’s poll

Colorado · 10-08

Fox News

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'Generation COVID' explores the lasting toll of pandemic-era school closures

"Generation COVID" follows families across five states over four years, documenting how pandemic school closures still affect children's mental health.

Colorado · 29d

High School On SI

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Cherry Creek Pulls Away In the Second Half For 28-13 Win Against Northfield: Colorado High School Football

Bruins erase 13-7 third-quarter deficit and add a pair of fourth quarter TDs to pick up another win

Greenwood Village, CO · 29d

sentinelcolorado.com

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OPED: We hear Cherry Creek Schools community concerns, and we have answers

Selecting the next superintendent is among the most important decisions the Board of Education will make. We are committed to a comprehensive, transparent, and inclusive process that reflects the values of our community and results in a leader who will build on Cherry Creek’s tradition of excellence and help prepare our students for the future.

Aurora, CO · 10-08

KKTV

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Regis Jesuit dominates Fountain Fort Carson

Regis Jesuit beats Fountain Fort Carson big time in week seven.

Fort Carson, CO · 28d

OutThere Colorado

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Aurora Public Schools to break ground on health sciences high school

Aurora Public Schools is breaking ground on a new health sciences high school Thursday, planning to welcome its first class in fall 2027. The district’s newest magnet school will go up next to the Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, at 12095 E. Montview Blvd. in Aurora. When it opens, the school will offer specialized curriculum and […]

Aurora, CO · 10-07

CBS Colorado

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Colorado students meet with NASA mentors in HUNCH program review

The future of aerospace engineering is right here in Colorado. The Jefferson County School District is one of only three school districts in the United States to be named a "Center of Excellence" as part of NASA's HUNCH Program.

Colorado · 27d

k12dive.com

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Colorado’s Adams 12 district approves 6 school closures

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education approved a plan to close six of the Denver-area district’s schools during an Oct. 7 meeting. Set to take effect in the 2027-28 school year, the decision comes as enrollment continues to drop sharply in the community and Colorado public schools more broadly.

Denver, CO · 29d

pueblostarjournal.org

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ECEMS legacy lives beyond the hill

This story continues the Pueblo Star Journal and Investigative Reporters & Editor’s reporting on Early Childhood Education Management Systems, or ECEMS, following the closure of its longtime childcare center at CSU Pueblo. After losing the home where they spent decades caring for Pueblo children, Rita Samora and Maricela Palma...

Pueblo, CO · 29d

KOAA News 5 Southern Colorado

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A Southern Colorado university removes its undergraduate application fee for Colorado residents

Colorado high school seniors considering the University of Colorado Colorado Springs will no longer need to worry about an application fee.

Colorado Springs, CO · 10-08

CBS Colorado

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Denver school board votes to censure VP over alleged antisemitic remarks

The Denver school board voted to censure Vice President Monica Hunter over allegations that she violated board policy and made antisemitic comments about a fellow board member.

Denver, CO · 29d

Denver7 News KMGH

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Questions surround CSU’s new veterinary associate program

CSU says its new Veterinary Professional Associate program could help address Colorado’s veterinarian shortage, but a retired veterinarian questions student training and future job opportunities.

Fort Collins, CO · 29d

Denver7 News KMGH

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Packed house of Northern Colorado parents push to keep PSD mountain schools open

On Tuesday evening, parents of children who attend Northern Colorado mountain schools facing closure explained to the PSD Board of Education why they believe the plan is wrong for the community.

Livermore, CO · 10-07

Glenwood Springs Post Independent

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CMC column: Reestablishing the social contract for public higher education

Higher education finds itself at a crossroads. Public confidence in colleges and universities has fallen, questions about affordability and value dominate headlines, and policymakers increasingly expect institutions to demonstrate clear public benefit. Against that backdrop, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon recently sent a letter to every college and university...

Colorado · 29d

hoodline.com

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Aurora Breaks Ground On Colorado's First District-Run Health Sciences High School

Aurora Public Schools broke ground on a new health sciences high school this week, a 450-student campus rising next to the Anschutz Medical Campus that will offer teenagers nursing pathways and opportunities to pursue EMT or phlebotomy certifications. The school, set to open in fall 2027 at 12095 E. Montview Blvd., will add a grade each year starting with roughly 125 ninth graders, and prospective students can begin applying through the district's magnet school website starting November 13.

Aurora, CO · 29d