Trump administration withholds $70 million in K-12 school funding from Colorado

The Denver Post (Education) 7/2 2:00A Jessica Seaman

Colorado s K-12 districts could lose as much as $70 million in funding for the 2025-26 academic year after the Trump administration withheld $6.8 billion in education money that school systems nationwide expected to receive Tuesday. The money...

Colorado school districts brace for K-12 budget crunch by not filling jobs, offering smaller raises

The Denver Post (Education) 6/29 2:00A Jessica Seaman

Colorado K-12 school districts are tightening their belts this summer amid growing financial uncertainty at both the state and federal levels. Two metro Denver districts have announced layoffs so far this year, and others have already eliminated...

Arrowhead Elementary in Aurora briefly locked down after student brings gun to school

The Denver Post (Education) 3/28 6:00A Max Levy

An Arrowhead Elementary School student was detained Friday morning after Aurora police say they brought a firearm to school, causing a brief lockdown. Police spokesperson Joe Moylan said officers believe the student was spotted showing the gun to...