Illustration of a person sitting and reading a book, surrounded by colorful educational symbols like rockets and light bulbs. Text reads: "Reading: power up your child's brain." Logos at the bottom include "Read Learn Lead" and "Lee Aprende Avanza."

Reading builds healthy kids! It fosters empathy, sparks imagination, and boosts emotional intelligence. Plus, reading strengthens critical thinking, supports mental well-being, and helps kids stay resilient when facing challenges. https://www.readlearnleadco.org/resources

A person sits at a computer in a library. Other sections include bookshelves and a reading area. Signs for "Computers" and "Non-Fiction" are visible. A bulletin board displays alphabet letters and various library decor is present. A "What's Up Wednesday" label is in the upper corner. A banner reads "Services at West Custer County Library District.

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A person in a wheelchair with a backpack on their lap speaks to a woman carrying a side purse in a library

A white building with gold lettering saying "Library" with a blue sky and a red car is parked out front

It’s What’s Up Wednesday: learn how staff in West Custer County Library District are breaking down barriers: https://bit.ly/4czy9lH

A woman with pink hair stands in a classroom with her arms in the air wearing a disco ball costume

A woman with pink hair stands on a rock with her hands in the air and a lake and mountain scene behind her

A red-haired woman smiles at the camera with a two brains and fuzzy bon bons in her hair with rainbow face paint on her cheek and forehead

A woman hangs with aerial ribbons in midair, with a brick wall and a white curtain with fairy lights behind her

For Teacher Tuesday, we are celebrating Kathleen Jenney, an art teacher at Fremont Elementary in Jeffco Public Schools. In her fifth year of teaching, Kathleen serves as an elementary representative on the Colorado Art Education Association.

A person wearing a patterned shirt stands with a surprised expression. In the top left corner, there is a badge that reads "Colorado Teacher of the Year 2027." The text on the image announces, "Deadline Extended! New Deadline: Friday, April 17 at 11:59 pm MST," encouraging others to apply for Colorado Teacher of the Year.

You still have time to apply to be Colorado Teacher of the Year! K-12 public school teachers in Colorado, get your applications in by Friday, April 17

Apply today: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019bbdb8e4177c429...

Mesa County Valley is taking over social media, with the announcement featuring the D51 logo. The event is on Friday, April 17. The bottom has images of people, including one wearing a "Be Kind" shirt and others engaged in activities. Social media icons and the Mesa County Valley School District 51 logo are also present.

Mesa County Valley School District is taking over our social media! Join us next week on Friday, April 17 when D51 is going to share what makes their district special.

A group of people are gathered around a laptop in a library. They appear engaged and are looking at the screen together. There is a "I ❤️ Libraries" sign in the top left corner. The text at the bottom reads, "Celebrating National School Librarian Day, April 4."

A group of three people sit at a table covered with colorful maps and educational materials. They are engaged in conversation. A "I Love Colorado Libraries" sign is visible in the foreground. The room has chairs and tables arranged for a meeting or workshop.

Four people are standing together, smiling and holding a banner that reads "Highly Effective Schools through Libraries." The banner mentions "Leadership, Management, Planning, Instruction, Environment" and includes a logo. They are indoors with a stage and screen in the background displaying text. A small icon in the bottom right corner says "I Love Libraries.

Two people are sitting at a table in a library, engaged with a laptop. Bookshelves filled with books are in the background. A logo in the corner says "I Love Libraries.

Today is National School Librarian Day! Thank you to every school librarian whose passion and dedication make a daily difference in schools!

A person in a classroom helps a child with an activity at a table. Other children are visible in the background. The text on the image reads "Classroom Support: Provide as a Paraprofessional. Learn More." Logos of cdeinfo.org, Colorado Department of Education, and another entity are present.

Today is National Paraprofessionals Day! Paraprofessionals work alongside teachers to support students. To every paraprofessional out there: thank you. You are seen, valued, and you matter to the students you support. Check out cdeinfo.org/paraprofessional

These southwest Colorado elementary schools are trying to save the Ute language The only problem: No one is fully fluent.

Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy and Kwiyagat Community Academy are taking great care to teach students Ute in order to preserve their native language, which is a spoken language without a written form. Learn more about their efforts in this article from KUER 90.1: https://bit.ly/4dhQd4R

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Colorado teachers! Win $10,000, a trip of Washington D.C., and be Colorado’s National Teacher of the Year representative! Apply to be Colorado's Teacher of the Year today. https://ed.cde.state.co.us/cdeawards/teacheroftheyear

Douglas County School District is taking over our social media! Join us on Tuesday, March 31 as Douglas County School District shows us everything that makes their district unique.

Earlier this month, educators from across Colorado came together for a training on making sure students feel like they belong. Using our the Landscape of Wellbeing and Belonging framework, more than 90 teachers from 27 districts and BOCES worked together: https://bit.ly/47cEtg7

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A family of four all wearing hats smile at the camera.

A family of four wears nice clothes with a ring of flowers behind them under a gazebo.

This week we’re celebrating Lindsay Stillwagon, a first grade teacher at Haskin Elementary School in the Center Consolidated School District! Lindsay has been teaching for 11 years and plays an active role in her school community.

Rutabagas and beet muffins at school? This Colorado teacher and her students are leading the charge Sabra Sowell-Lovejoy, who teaches food production in the tiny Campo school district, helps students develop recipes with home-grown produce.

Discover what 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year Semifinalist (and Commissioner's Teacher Cabinet member) Sabra Sowell-Lovejoy from Campo School District is doing in her food production class. Thank you to Chalkbeat Colorado for covering this savory story! https://bit.ly/40KnEFy

"[CMAS] is a way to see how your student is learning and making sure you have an understanding of how they are doing compared other students in Colorado," says Daniel Westerlind, a fourth-grade teacher in Garfield School District 2. Learn more about CMAS: https://bit.ly/4t1YVZC

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Today is the last day to nominate a teacher for the 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year award! Anyone can nominate a teacher, including you! Make sure to get your nomination in by 5pm MST today.

cdeinfo.org/ctoynom

Aurora teacher wins national Civics Star Challenge for Educators YouTube video by CBS Colorado

Congratulations to Samantha Westerdale from Rangeview High School in @aurorak12.bsky.social for winning the National Civic Star Challenge! Thank you to CBS Colorado for highlighting Ms. Westerdale and her amazing work on getting students to explore civics and government. https://bit.ly/4sf3Nuo

A person is reading a children's book titled "Marco's Run" from the Green Light Readers series. The book is level 2 and features an illustration of a person running. In the background, a sign with "Read. Learn. Lead." and information about tips and activities for parents is displayed.

More than just words on a page, reading builds healthy kids! It fosters empathy, sparks imagination, and boosts emotional intelligence—crucial skills for navigating life. Plus, reading strengthens critical thinking, supports mental well-being. https://www.readlearnleadco.org/

A group of people seated around a table engaged in discussion at the "Become a Teacher in the Pikes Peak Region" event. There's a sign in the top left corner that says "What's Up Wednesday."

Two individuals are sitting at a table covered with colorful LEGO bricks, pens, snacks, and hand sanitizers. They are indoors with large windows showing a view of cars parked outside and distant mountains. Both are wearing black clothing with embroidered logos.

A person in a blue blazer interacts with another individual at a table during an indoor event. Several brochures and papers are spread across the table. Another person stands nearby, reviewing materials. Additional attendees are visible in the background, suggesting a busy setting.

People are gathered in a room with tables and chairs, possibly having a meeting or social event. Some individuals are seated while others are standing. In the background, there is a kitchenette area. Various items are placed on the tables, including snacks.

It’s What’s Up Wednesday and we’re sharing the Become a Teacher in the Pikes Peak Region event, a teacher recruitment fair we co-sponsored with TEACH Colorado and Widefield School District 3. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4doTTl8

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A man and a young girl wear white shirts and are covered in multi-colored paint smile at the camera and show off their colors.

A family of four smile at the camera all wearing baseball caps in front of a waterfall.

Today is Teacher Tuesday, and we're celebrating Ryan Dill, a fifth-grade teacher at Bacon Elementary in Poudre School District, where he also serves on the school’s academic leadership team. Ryan has been teaching for 14 years and says the best part of the job is spending time with his students.

Nominations end soon for Colorado's next Teacher of the Year The Colorado Department of Education is accepting nominations for the next state Teacher of the Year; the deadline is March 20.

Thank you to CBS News for highlighting the Colorado Teacher of the Year award and speaking with 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year, Janet Damon from Denver Public Schools.

There is still time to nominate a teacher: cdeinfo.org/ctoynom

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A person smiles in a corridor with a "Teacher Tuesday" apple graphic. Text reads: "Cammaron Sanders, Special education teacher at Platte Valley High School, Platte Valley Re-7.

A person is kneeling in a grassy area, sharing a gentle moment with a young child. The child is reaching up, touching the person's head. They are surrounded by tall grass and trees in the background.

A smiling group of three people stands outside on a sidewalk. Two adults are wearing Indianapolis Colts apparel, including a gray sweatshirt and a blue jersey with the number 28. A child dressed as Woody from Toy Story, wearing a cowboy hat, stands in front. A tree and residential buildings are in the background.

It’s Teacher Tuesday, and we’re highlighting Cammaron Sanders, a special education teacher at Platte Valley High School in Platte Valley Re-7. Cammaron has been teaching for 13 years and leads the special education department.

Here’s how this ‘Oscars of teaching' award winner helps her students tackle math Shana Engel, a teacher in Colorado Springs, talked about how her mother’s struggle to learn English shaped her approach and how she helps students who are stuck on math problems.

In January, we joined the Milken Family Foundation in Harrison District 2 to surprise our 2026 Milken Award winner, Shana Engel. Chalkbeat Colorado interviewed Shana about her efforts to support students with math & her path to becoming a teacher. https://bit.ly/4aVAgQf

Colorado Teacher of the Year nominations close soon YouTube video by 9NEWS

Thank you 9NEWS (KUSA) for speaking with Janet Damon about being Colorado Teacher of the Year and the 2027 nomination process!

You can nominate a teacher for the 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year now! cdeinfo.org/ctoynom

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It's the LAST day to take the Teaching & Learning Conditions Colorado (TLCC) survey! You only need 15 minutes to share your experiences and help inform state level education efforts. It’s open until 11:59 pm MST, so make sure to take it today at www.tlccsurvey.org

Tomorrow's the day! There is still time to join us and the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) at the Colorado Education Recruitment Fair (CERF). This all-day recruitment event is perfect for anyone looking for the next step in their career. https://bit.ly/4sfNZHg

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A woman stands in front of a podium as people look on, watching her speak in front of an ornate archway in the Colorado Capital Building.

It's What's Up Wednesday, and we're sharing last week's Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Day at the State Capitol. People shared their experiences about the power of internships, college credit, and work-based learning. Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4aLwTK4

A group of five people stands in front of a large, colorful Christmas tree adorned with lights. They are all dressed in winter clothing. The image includes a banner that reads: "Teacher Tuesday," highlighting Keri Rupp as an English teacher at SkyView Academy, authorized by Douglas County School District. Logos of the district are visible.

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It’s Teacher Tuesday. Meet high school English teacher Keri Rupp from SkyView Academy. Keri has been a teacher for 8 years and brings deep care and reflection to her classroom every day. Keri enjoys cooking, skiing, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

A person is reading with a child holding a book. The background includes a circular logo for "Colorado Teacher of the Year 2027." The foreground text reads, "Nominate a Colorado Teacher! Nominate a K-12 Colorado public school teacher for the 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year! Deadline: Friday, March 20.

Nominations are open for the 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year! It's your chance to nominate any K-12 public school teacher in Colorado.

Nominate before March 20: cdeinfo.org/CTOYNom

The Colorado Education Recruitment Fair is this week! Join us Saturday, 3/7 to explore career opportunities in public education in districts from across our state. Thank you to the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) for putting on this event. https://bit.ly/3MzEZ0F

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There is still time to take the Teaching & Learning Conditions Colorado (TLCC) survey! It only takes 15 minutes to share your experiences. It’s open until Monday, March 9, so take it today at www.tlccsurvey.org. Need your building code? Check with your school leader.