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- 1Adams 12 school closures go to board vote next week▼Board of Education to vote next week on Adams 12 school district closures
The Board of Education for the Adams 12 school district in Colorado will vote next week on proposed school closures. Denver7 reports the upcoming decision, which would determine which district schools shut down. Families and staff in the Five Star district are awaiting details on which schools could be affected.
- 2Colorado State Board of Education District 1 candidates face Q&A▼Colorado State Board of Education District 1 candidate Q&A
The Denver Post has published a question-and-answer feature with candidates running for Colorado State Board of Education District 1, giving voters a side-by-side look at where they stand ahead of the election. The format lets candidates outline their positions on education policy directly. It arrives as school board and state education races draw growing attention from parents and policymakers.
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Colorado Parent profiles Kim Hernandez in its 'Mom Next Door' feature, introducing her to readers in the Colorado parenting community. The piece highlights her as a local mother, though few further details about her story are given beyond the introduction itself.
- 4Committee recommending Poudre school closures releases full report●Committee recommending PSD school closures releases full report
A committee reviewing Poudre School District facilities has released the full version of its report recommending school closures in the Fort Collins, Colorado district. The document is expected to detail which schools could close, the reasoning behind the recommendations, and options for consolidating students. Families and staff are likely to scrutinize the findings ahead of any school board decisions on closures.
- 5ICE Operation Near Colorado Springs Elementary School Sparks Concern▼ICE operation near Colorado Springs elementary school raises concerns
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement carried out an operation near an elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The proximity to the school has raised concerns among parents, educators and local officials about student safety and the impact of immigration enforcement near places where children gather. Details about arrests or the operation's scope have not been fully disclosed.
- 6How mountain schools landed on PSD's closure list●How did the mountain schools end up on PSD's list for closure?
Poudre School District in Colorado has placed its mountain schools on a list of possible closures, and the Coloradoan examined how those small mountain campuses came to be included. The question matters to families in foothill communities who face long commutes if their neighborhood schools shut down, and readers are weighing budget pressures against the practical costs of closing remote schools.
- 7Colorado Ballet Unveils 2026-27 Education and Community Programs●Colorado Ballet Announces 2026-27 Education & Community Engagement Program
Colorado Ballet has announced its Education and Community Engagement Program for the 2026-27 season. The initiative, reported by Colorado Parent, signals the company's continued investment in dance education and outreach across the Denver area. Specific program details, participating schools and schedules were not included in the initial coverage, so families and educators may need to watch for further announcements from the ballet.