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Douglas County board to consider Renaissance PK–5 charter contract

The proposed public school could open in fall 2028 if it meets enrollment, facility and other pre-opening requirements.

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Polis orders Colorado agencies to design statewide cybersecurity pathway

The order gives six state agencies 60 days to map routes from high school coursework to college credit, credentials and cybersecurity work, while assessing educator capacity and rural access.

Education

Denver Preschool Program estimates 1,000 fewer 4-year-olds since pandemic

The program’s leader cited families moving away, fewer births and rising living costs; she also reported nearly 70 families waiting for an infant-and-toddler pilot at Blossom House.

Health

Denver approves up to $749,695 for early-childhood nutrition programs

The three-year agreement supports classroom nutrition lessons, family food-access programs and cooking classes at Denver Great Kids Head Start and four Denver Public Schools early-childhood hubs.

Education

Funders advance workforce hub proposal for up to $1.07 million

The proposed three-year award would support a training partnership involving Community College of Aurora, Commerce City and Adams 14; final board approvals are still pending.

Government

Denver caps administrative spending in three tax-funded programs

Nonprofit administrators face caps of 7% for Caring for Denver and preschool and 5% for Prosperity Denver; city administrative costs are capped at 1% for each fund.

Health

Denver proposes nearly $3.5 million in five child food-access grants

Two new proposals would fund school-based food and nutrition programs, alongside three earlier requests for food access and nutrition services.

Education

Jeffco board to reconsider MESA charter after state overturns denial

The state sent the application back for a new decision after Jeffco rejected it in May; an interim superintendent now recommends conditional approval with budget, enrollment and student-service requirements.

Education

Denver schools draft plan projects further 8% enrollment decline by 2029

The plan reports an 82% four-year graduation rate and sets an 85% target, while citing staffing, student-support and resource-allocation challenges.