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Webinar: Why Ninth Grade Matters Most: Your Back-to-School Success Guide

Jul 3, 202502 min read
Webinar: Why Ninth Grade Matters Most: Your Back-to-School Success Guide
9th grade isn’t just another year—research shows it’s the make-or-break moment that determines a student’s entire high school trajectory. How schools support students navigating ninth grade sets the trajectory for everything that follows That’s why we’re inviting you to join us for “9th Grade Matters Most: Your-Back-to School Success Guide, a free webinar, July 22nd […]

Jen Gallegos Named Southwest Regional Director of CHSS

Jun 27, 202501 min read
Jen Gallegos Named Southwest Regional Director of CHSS
We’re thrilled to welcome Jen Gallegos as the new Southwest Regional Director for the Center for High School Success (CHSS)! Jen steps into this role following the powerful legacy of Judith Martinez, whose leadership shaped our Southwest work with care, vision, and integrity. As Judith begins a well-earned retirement, Jen is ready to carry that work forward, and take it even […]

Check Out Our Updated Literacy Resources

Jun 10, 202501 min read
Check Out Our Updated Literacy Resources
Our Early Literacy website has been refreshed to better serve families, educators, and advocates across Colorado! What’s new? Whether you’re a parent seeking support or an advocate pushing for stronger literacy outcomes, this updated hub is your go-to guide.  Now that we’re in summer mode, it’s especially important to keep literacy skills sharp. The site […]

MESA’s Ninth Grade Success model shows dramatic results in first year

Jun 2, 202505 min read
MESA’s Ninth Grade Success model shows dramatic results in first year
Note: We are republishing this blog post from Mapleton School District written by Sean Andersen-Vie, Mapleton’s Communications Specialist, about impressive results from their ninth grade on-track work. Mapleton School District is a partner of our Colorado Center for High School Success. As the school year comes to a close, Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts […]

Statement on Veto of HB25-1026

May 30, 202502 min read
Statement on Veto of HB25-1026
Last evening, Governor Polis vetoed HB25-1026 Repeal Co-payment for Department of Corrections (DOC) Inmate Health Care, legislation we championed that stopped the DOC from charging medical fees to incarcerated individuals seeking healthcare, separate from what is billed to insurance and already provided by the state. He also issued an executive order concerning how people in […]

Capitol Week In Review: Week 16

May 2, 202506 min read
Capitol Week In Review: Week 16
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter keeping you informed about policy concerning educational equity and criminal justice reform.  You will also hear from us about opportunities to engage in advocacy on topics important to you. Get this newsletter in your inbox every week: Legislation of Interest We’re excited to share promising progress updates […]