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COLORADO’S FOURTH GRADERS IMPROVE IN MATH AND READING
Colorado Department of Education
201 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-4247
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Fourth- graders show improvement in math and reading achievement on The Nation’s Report Card; eighth-grade scores remain flatColorado’s fourth-graders improved their performance in math and reading according to the latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as The Nation’s Report Card. Eighth-grade student scores in math and reading were not significantly different than the 2011 scores.In 2013, the average math score for fourth-grade students in Colorado was 247 (out of 500). This was higher than that of the nation’s public schools (241). The average math score for eighth-grade students in Colorado was 290. This was also higher than that of the nation’s public schools (286).In 2013, the average reading score for fourth-grade students in Colorado was 227. This was higher than that of the nation’s public schools (221). The average reading score for eighth-grade students in Colorado was 271. This was also higher than that of the nation’s public schools (266). |
One Teacher’s Point of View

The following letter was posted by a teacher who felt so deeply about his situation that he posted a letter to the Denver Post, Your Hub, Highlands Ranch paper.
“Dear DCSD School Board and District Administrative offices,
As a former employee of Douglas County School District, I thought you might like to know my thoughts about the departure from your organization. Usually I try to be complimentary and deliberate with any exit comments to leave an open door and reciprocity in future endeavors. In this case, sadly, I know I will never work for your organization or recommend your organization to any parents, teachers, or colleagues as long as your current structure is standing.
Since Brian Cesares, HR Officer of DCSD brought my name through the mud by stating,”it’s an accountability thing and some people don’t like that.”, I felt compelled to sling it back.”
The rest of this letter can be read at this link.
LEWIS-PALMER BOE MEETING HIGHLIGHTS April 19, 2012
April 19 Board of Education Meeting Highlights
The April Board of Education Meeting Highlights have been posted on the LPSD#38 website
State Board of Education to Look at Rules for Student Possession of Asthma or other Prescription Medications
Colorado Race to the Top
***EMBARGOED UNTIL 7 A.M. FRIDAY, DEC. 23***
Dec. 22, 2011
For immediate release
For more information, contact: Janelle Asmus, 303-994-9883CDE Chief Communications Officer
Colorado Awarded Race to the Top Phase 3 Funds
Districts to get funds to implement state reform plan
The U.S. Department of Education announced today that Colorado is one of seven states that will each receive a share of the $200 million in Race to the Top Round 3 (RTT3) fund to advance targeted K-12 reforms aimed at improving student achievement. Colorado’s share of the grant is $17.9 million over four years.
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