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DENVER – Yesterday, the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) and the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) honored Colorado’s future educators during the eighth annual Future Educator Honor Roll, held as part of Teacher Appreciation Week.
Governor Polis and Colorado Students Celebrate Decision Day 2026Coloradans showcase their postsecondary pride and encourage students to reach their full potential
DENVER – April 24, 2026: Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) announced the five institutions selected to participate in the inaugural Colorado Work-Integrated Learning (CO-WIL) Pilot, a three-year initiative designed to give students real-world, hands-on learning experiences in college and university classrooms that apply to growing industries and good-p
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