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Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Authorizes New Funding Flexibilities to Support Continued Learning During COVID-19 National Emergency
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Apr
06
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Mar
23
March 19, 2020
Dear Colleagues, District Leaders, and Board Members,
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 13, 2020
JOINT STATEMENT ON COVID-19 FROM CASB, CASE, CEA, AND COLORADO RURAL SCHOOLS ALLIANCE
DENVER — As Colorado addresses the public health issues related to COVID-19 ("Coronavirus"), CASB, CASE, and CEA members have many questions. Rightly, your communities are looking to local leaders for answers and direction as we move forward.
We know that the primary concern for all of us is the safety and well-being of students, families and staff. For some Colorado students, schools are the one place where they can count on receiving a healthy meal. We commend the districts who have already made arrangements for students to have access to food during school closures, and encourage other districts to do the same should they decide to close.
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Jan
31
CDE News Release
Help ensure all children in Colorado have access to healthy meals this summer
DENVER –The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), administered by the Colorado Department of Education’s Office of School Nutrition, seeks sponsors, sites or state partners to ensure children can continue to receive healthy meals during the summer when many children don't have access to school lunch, breakfast or after-school meals.
The SFSP fills this gap by providing free meals to millions of children across the country who otherwise might go hungry. Over the last three years, program data show that youth participation in the Summer Meals Program has held steady. However, according to the Food Research and Action Center’s Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation report, Colorado still ranks as the 40th lowest state for participation in the Summer Meals Program.
“Summer break can be a struggle for families who suddenly must deal with things like child care and meal preparation during the workday,” said Erin Ulric, implementation director of Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger. “We are excited to collaborate with partners across the state to raise awareness of the importance of the Summer Meals Program in reducing child hunger year-round.”
CDE’s School Nutrition Unit has partnered with Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger and Hunger Free Colorado to increase access to the Summer Meals Program through increasing awareness of the program and providing resources and training to existing or new program sponsors.
“At Hunger Free Colorado, we are always looking for ways to encourage all kids to participate, thinking creatively on how to get the information out to those who need it, especially as we try to expand the program across the state," said Paola Babb community engagement and child nutrition manager at Hunger Free Colorado.
Sponsors at the local level can include public and private non-profit school districts, local government agencies, camps and other nonprofit community organizations that can manage a food service program. Participating sponsors then identify eligible sites in their communities that provide free meals to all children 18 years and younger.
Many summer meal sites offer fun learning and recreational activities so kids and teens can eat a healthy meal while staying active and hanging out with friends. Here are some details about the SFSP program:
- Meals are free to youth 18 years and younger who come to a summer meal site.
- Summer meal sites are at schools, churches, community centers and other places that are safe for youth.
- Meals served follow U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition guidelines.
- Parents do not need to apply to the program for their children to get free summer meals. They can just bring their child to a summer meal site in their community.
To find sites nearby, parents and kids can text FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877 or visit www.kidsfoodfinder.org.
To help ensure summer meals are available in your community, become a program sponsor, meal site or state partner for the Summer Meals Program. To learn more, visit the SFSP webpage or contact Carrie Thielen at [email protected] or call 303-866-6759.
SACPIE Announces Several Openings for Parent and Organization Representatives
Category: Media release
Jan
21
SACPIE Announces Several Openings for Parent and Organization Representatives
The State Advisory Council for Parent Involvement in Education (SACPIE) has three openings for parent representatives and four organization members. The parent representatives need to currently be serving on a school accountability committee (SAC) or a district accountability committee (DAC) and live in congressional districts 5, 6, or 7. Organization representative openings include:
- A representative from a state-based nonprofit organization specializing in promoting the involvement of families of traditionally underserved populations.
- An individual with expertise in early childhood education.
- A representative from a statewide organization that represents teachers.
- A representative from a statewide organization that represents school boards.
All applications are due to Darcy Hutchins ([email protected]) by 5:00pm on January 31st. The parent application (in English and Spanish) and organization applications are listed below. After that point, a member of SACPIE will reach out about scheduling a phone interview.
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Craig Middle School recognized with the 2019 CASB Student Achievement Program Award
Category: Media release
Dec
18
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Jeffco Innovation Acceleration Fund recognized with the 2019 CASB Student Achievement Program Award
Category: Media release
Dec
18
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Representatives Barbara McLachlan and Jim Wilson honored with the 2019 CASB Legislative Excellence Award
Category: Media release
Dec
13
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Oct
17
Ensure compliance of Colorado Immunization Law
Colorado’s Immunization Law (C.R.S. 25-4-902) requires schools and child care providers to review and collect up-to-date immunization records for all children and adolescents.
Immunization records should be provided to the school at the time of school entry, and parents have 14 days to bring their child into compliance. To be compliant, a student must be up-to-date with their immunizations, be in the process with a plan to become up-to-date or have an exemption on file at the school.
For more information, read the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's FAQs 2019-20 Colorado School Required Vaccines for Child Care and K-12 Grades.For More Information, Contact:
Sarah Blumenthal
Health and Wellness
Phone: 303-866-6779
Email: [email protected]
Oct
17
Loan forgiveness available for public employees
All public employees, including teachers, may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a repayment plan while working full-time for a qualified employer.
Visit the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration's (DPA) website to find out if you are eligible for PSLF, discover how to become a certified public employee and apply for certification.
Learn more on the Federal Student Aid Office at the U.S. Department of Education's website.For More Information, Contact:
FedLoan Servicing
U.S. Department of Education
Phone: 1-855-265-4038
CASE / CASB / CEA Media Release: Colorado public education associations support superintendent concerns about proposed changes to accountability system
Category: Media release
Oct
03
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The 2019 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) School Bus Rebates are now open!
Category: Media release
Oct
01
The 2019 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) School Bus Rebates are now open!For details, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/school-bus-rebates-diesel-emissions-reduction-act-dera and see the attached flyer.Read more
Sep
27
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The Demont Award
Category: Media release
Sep
27
The Demont Award
A program established to recognize those administrators who will “Leave it better than they found it” in districts of 1,500 or fewer students.
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Thank you to Estes Park School District for hosting the NSBA Western Regional Conference!
Category: Media release
Sep
18
THANK YOU FOR HOSTING THE NSBA WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE!
Aug
06
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2019
Application deadline: Friday, September 13, 2019 for the 2019 All State Board Award
DENVER — The application process for the 2019 All State School Board Award is now open. This award recognizes Colorado school boards for sustaining excellence in governance in an era of intense challenges. The honored team models sustained excellence in engaging constituents, developing a shared vision, maintaining policies and plans for increasing student achievement, making decisions with sound reasoning and strong ethics, continually improving board effectiveness and displaying excellence in responding to challenges and issues.
Last year's award went to the Westminster Public Schools Board of Education. The award was sponsored by AVID and presented at the annual CASB Convention.