Colorado News
The Colorado Sun: New Mexico is making child care free for all working parents. Why isn’t Colorado? This report examines the stark policy differences between Colorado and New Mexico regarding early childhood education and care. While Colorado’s Universal Preschool (UPK) serves 4-year-olds, it lacks the comprehensive “birth-to-three” state-funded support now being implemented in New Mexico, leaving many Colorado school districts and families struggling with affordability. https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/17/new-mexico-is-making-child-care-free-for-all-working-parents-why-isnt-colorado/
National News
Education Week: These Students Tricked Teachers With Phishing Emails—for a Good Cause Students in a rural Kentucky district conducted a coordinated “white hat” phishing simulation to test staff cybersecurity awareness. The exercise, which successfully tricked 29 staff members, highlights the growing need for hands-on cybersecurity training within K-12 operations to protect sensitive district data. https://www.edweek.org/technology/these-students-tricked-teachers-with-phishing-emails-for-a-good-cause/2026/02
Education Week: Why AI Is a Big Problem for School Cybersecurity In a report released today, security experts warn that AI-driven phishing and deepfakes are complicating the K-12 threat landscape. District IT leaders are urged to return to “blocking and tackling” basics, such as multi-factor authentication, to defend against increasingly sophisticated social engineering attacks. https://www.edweek.org/technology/why-ai-is-a-big-problem-for-school-cybersecurity/2026/02
Commentary & Opinion
Colorado Perspectives
The Colorado Sun: Child care is increasingly out of reach for families in Colorado Note: Updated Feb 16, 2026, 11:10 AM. This perspective argues that while Governor Polis fulfilled his 2018 promise for universal preschool, the lack of a subsidized system for younger children is creating a “child care desert” that impacts workforce participation and K-12 readiness for the state’s youngest residents. https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/15/colorado-child-care-unaffordable-out-of-reach-school-families/