Colorado Department of Education

Harrison D2 is cooking up something special during National Nutrition Month! Thanks to a partnership with Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado and Pikes Peak United Way, D2 is keeping educators healthy with a new cooking class that helps teachers plan and prepare healthy, affordable meals for the work week. Beyond the recipes, the staff say they're gaining life skills, confidence, and a strong sense of community.

It's Family Engagement Friday, and we're highlighting how Malley Drive Elementary in Adams 12 Five Star Schools is turning math into a family affair with Malley Math Madness! Recognizing that math can be tricky for both students and parents, this event brings families together to play board games that teach real math skills in a fun, hands-on way! From preschoolers to 5th graders, games like Battleship help develop everything from spatial reasoning to pattern recognition, to show that math is relevant to every day life. With support from our Transformation Network, Malley Drive is making math learning visible, engaging, and fun!

?? 2025 Colorado Teacher of the Year and Delta High School educator, Janet Damon, is a National Teacher of the Year finalist! All of DPS is wishing her luck as we wait for the big announcement on who will take home the national title.?? Fingers crossed! ???? #Denver #TeacherOfTheYear Dr. Alex Marrero Colorado Department of Education

For What's Up Wednesday, we're highlighting the STEAD School in School District 27J where students aren’t just hitting the books—they’re cooking up delicious meals! Each morning, the Food Crew gets to work preparing lunch from scratch, learning everything from knife skills to food safety. When we visited them in January, they served up homemade hamburgers with whole wheat buns and roasted potato wedges. No pre-packaged meals here! These future chefs are also logging temperatures, mixing sanitizer solutions, and ensuring top-notch food safety—skills that align with industry standards. These hands-on experiences are preparing them for real-world restaurant jobs and setting them up for success in college, careers, and life.

Excited to share about the UNC K-12 Educator Employment Days career fair! With 75+ schools and districts involved, discover teaching roles in Colorado and beyond. Information on licensing pathways will be provided by CDE's Educator Career Navigation team. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! #EducationCareerFair #TeachingOpportunities Feel free to share with those interested in pursuing a career in education. Dra. Margarita Tovar Rosales Jennifer O'Brien Colorado Department of Education Colorado League of Charter Schools Derrick Martin Travis Garoutte Sharlene Chiappetti Amy Oliver University of Northern Colorado Robert W. Fulton, PhD Kate Hudnut Teach.org

It could be you! Teachers, it's time to apply to be the next Colorado Teacher of the Year. Applications are due by April 23. Click here to start yours today: cdeinfo.org/2026CTOY

We're Hiring an Educator Content Competency Consultant! Are you passionate about shaping the future of education in Colorado? Join our Educator Preparation team as an Educator Content Competency Consultant and play a key role in ensuring our licensed educators meet the highest standards of content competency. In this role, you’ll: ? Review content competency submissions for aspiring educators ? Collaborate with educator preparation programs to provide guidance and resources ? Support candidates through meetings, calls, and emails ? Develop a data collection and reporting system to track candidate success Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gBi_DwPS

Happening NEXT WEEK! Colorado AI Literacy Summit Join CEI and the Colorado Department of Education on March 28 for this virtual event that celebrates National AI Literacy Day. We’re thrilled to have Colorado’s Commissioner of Education Susana Cordova join us for an opening welcome message and launch us into a day of panel discussions and learning sessions focused on students, educators, and postsecondary and business leaders telling their stories about how #AI is being used and impacting education across our state. Check out the agenda details at the registration link below to start planning your Colorado-themed #AILiteracyDay! Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/gbuVTX7K Questions? Please contact Karen Quanbeck at [email protected] Event Details: ?? Date : Friday, March 28 ?? Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST ?? Cost: FREE to attend ?? Location: Virtual on Zoom #EdColo #AI COLORADO DIGITAL LEARNING SOLUTIONS

Calling all future educators! The Spring 2025 UNC K-12 Educator Employment Days Fair is happening March 25-26 at University of Northern Colorado. With 40-50 schools and districts hiring for teaching, counseling, administrative, and substitute positions, this is your chance to land your dream job! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gxwcnyiM

For Teacher Tuesday, we want to introduce you to Mesa County Valley School District 51 educator Megan Henry from Independence Academy Charter School With 13 years of experience, Megan is dedicated to helping students discover their artistic potential and thrive in spaces where they feel successful. Megan is a member of both the Colorado Art Education Association and National Art Education Association. When she’s not teaching, Megan leads international student trips to places like Iceland, Italy, and Japan, and works alongside her husband at Mountain Roots Photography. She’s also pursuing a master’s in art education to keep inspiring the next generation of artists.