Colorado Department of Education

Interested in a career in education? We're inviting aspiring educators to apply for up to $10,000 in financial assistance for educator preparation program fees through the Educator Recruitment and Retention program! This funding is available for qualified individuals interested in teaching in a shortage area and who can commit to teaching in Colorado for three years. Find out more details and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/ggGZ4NNQ

DOLORES SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-4A student Bridger Beyhan hiked the Colorado Trail during summer break! To reach his goal of finishing the trail in 21 days, Bridger kept up a 23-mile-a-day pace on the 567-mile hike from Denver to Durango. Bridger, who will be a junior at Dolores High School, told the Durango Herald: “I realized how much more I could do than what I initially thought.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gWSzeQiZ

This summer, the Kids Aid Colorado Backpack Program is providing meals to 1,400 children in Mesa County! This community program serves children and families at 45 meal sites countywide. Kids Aid has also gone on the road, using a new Care-A-Van to bring food to children and families who cannot travel to the meal-sites. During the school year, Kids Aid provides weekend meal backpacks to 3,000 students at 118 locations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d23VAwYq

Colorado schools and community organizations are continuing to provide free, healthy meals to all children under age 18! Find a summer meal site near you by visiting kidsfoodfinder.org or text "Food" or "Comida" to 304-304.

Las escuelas y organizaciones comunitarias de Colorado continúan proporcionando comidas gratuitas y saludables a todos los niños menores de 18 años. Encuentre un sitio de comidas de verano cerca de usted visitando kidsfoodfinder.org o envíe un mensaje de texto con "Food" o "Comida" al 304-304.

For Family Engagement Friday, we're highlighting Family Learning Walks at Arrowhead Elementary School in Cherry Creek School District. During Family Learning Walks, parents and caregivers have a chance to see and experience their child's school day. These learning opportunities include a tour, classroom observations, and panel with teacher. Participants break into small groups and visit three different classrooms with a staff members who provides information and insights to what they see at the school and answer questions. provides narration of what they are seeing and answers families’ questions. Staff say that they have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents and caregivers who participate in the walks.

This week's Summer Reading Spotlight is on Longmont Public Library! Summer reading is in full swing with many events like De Colores/Colors, where kids can read and dance to different rhythms from around the world; Craft Storytime, where participants learn about storytelling and creativity; and Summer Reading BINGO! Find great summer reads and activities at a library near you at www.cdeinfo.org/libraries.

Coloradans can access to free career guidance through the new Colorado Career Advising platform developed by Indigo Education Company, CDE, and the Colorado Education Initiative. The platform includes a quick 10-minute assessment to identify your strengths and preferences and recommend possible career options. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g8bR-kkJ.

Congratulations to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind's newest superintendent Tera Spangler! Tera is the first deaf superintendent in the school's 150-year history. Tera told The Colorado Sun that growing up in Iowa, she did not have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside other deaf students. She is proud and honored to now serve students and families like hers here in Colorado. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eE3Gu7-W

It's What's Up Wednesday, and we're highlighting Museo de las Americas Summer Arts and Culture Camp! Each year, campers engage in immersive bilingual learning experiences that include the music, art, and culture of a Latin American country.