Ann Schimke

Ann Schimke

Senior Reporter, Chalkbeat Colorado

Ann Schimke covers early childhood issues for Chalkbeat Colorado. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and the Denver Post. She holds a master’s degree in education policy from the University of Michigan. She joined Chalkbeat (then EdNews Colorado) in 2012. Email: aschimke@chalkbeat.org

State officials say several initiatives underway will help ensure the program is high quality.

The Denver school board doesn’t usually meet in July, but held a special meeting Monday morning because of a recent conflict between Superintendent Alex Marrero and the board.

Dozens of education department employees were aware that Riverstone Academy planned to use two Christian curriculums.

The Elizabeth district is now represented by at least four law groups in the case.

When students audition for a spot at Denver School of the Arts, Shawn Hann looks for potential, positivity, and kindness.

The state had received 45 applications as of Thursday. Forty-two of them were from Education reEnvisioned BOCES.

Two schools in Pueblo County and one in Colorado Springs were affected by the law change.

The public education co-op could be at odds with state law once Pikes Peak State College withdraws.

“We have just been through hell on account of Pastor Friberg,” one school board member said.