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Colorado enacts laws to boost school funding and expand workforce training access
Colorado passes new laws to increase per-student funding and create a unified system for workforce training and higher education access.
Haxtun School District breaks ground on PK-12 campus project in Colorado
Haxtun School District in Colorado begins construction on a unified PK-12 campus to modernize learning spaces and improve safety with new facilities.
Emily Griffith launches Denver adult diploma program with job training
Emily Griffith Technical College in Denver launches an adult high school diploma program combining diplomas with workforce credentials and job training.
Colorado proposes new department to streamline higher education and workforce development
Colorado proposes combining agencies into a single department to better support learners, job seekers, and employers amid workforce challenges.
Xcel grant supports STEM programs at Aurora college
Xcel Energy Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to Community College of Aurora to support STEM programs, workforce training and student career pathways.
Aims Workforce Innovation Center hits construction milestone
Aims Community College marks a milestone on its Workforce Innovation Center in Greeley, featuring an incubator, geothermal system and hands-on learning.
Colorado expands open education grants to cut textbook costs
Colorado approved $1 million in open education grants to reduce textbook costs, expand zero-cost degrees and support students with free learning materials.
University of Colorado drives $12.2B state impact
The University of Colorado system generated $12.2 billion in statewide economic impact in 2025, led by CU Anschutz and CU Boulder campuses.
CU Boulder hosts STEM education and innovation event
CU Boulder will host STEM Together 2025 on Nov. 14, uniting educators, leaders and students to advance innovation, research and workforce development.
MedRide expands student transportation in Colorado
MedRide expands its student transportation program across Colorado to support schools facing a driver shortage and students with special needs.
DeSanctis named chancellor of Colorado Community College System
Dr. Marielena DeSanctis has been appointed chancellor of the Colorado Community College System, becoming the first Latina to lead the 13-college network.
CU Boulder adds new master’s programs in sustainability
CU Boulder will launch two new master’s programs in sustainable business and sustainable engineering in fall 2026 to meet rising global demand.
