Colorado News
Denver asked for proposals for reusing vacant school buildings. Here’s a sneak peek at some ideas. Source: Chalkbeat Colorado Summary: Public records show Denver Public Schools is considering converting shuttered schools into teacher housing, child care centers, and community hubs for underserved neighborhoods. This process is a critical test of the district’s promise to repurpose rather than sell assets following controversial school closures driven by declining enrollment. Link: https://www.chalkbeat.org/colorado/2026/03/03/how-denver-might-repurpose-closed-school-buildings/
Colorado lawmakers hope to cut CMAS testing time to ease student stress and the state budget Source: Colorado Sun Summary: Bipartisan legislators have introduced Senate Bill 68 to create a working group focused on reducing the current 11-hour state testing window for elementary and middle school students. The initiative seeks to balance academic accountability with student engagement while potentially saving millions in state and federal testing costs. Link: https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/03/colorado-cmas-reduce-state-standardized-testing-time/
Broomfield High School keeps 26 students out after confirmed measles case Source: Denver Gazette Summary: Following a confirmed measles case at Broomfield High School, district officials have barred 26 unvaccinated students from attending classes until they can prove immunity. This enforcement highlights the ongoing tension between public health mandates and educational access as state health officials track unidentified spread in the region. Link: https://www.denvergazette.com/2026/03/02/broomfield-high-school-keeps-26-students-out-after-confirmed-measles-case/
National News
Supreme Court Backs Parents in School Gender Disclosure Fight Source: Education Week Summary: The U.S. Supreme Court reinstated a lower-court ruling that affirms the constitutional right of parents to be notified if their children socially transition or use different pronouns at school. This decision sets a significant legal precedent that could force school districts nationwide to dismantle privacy policies designed to protect LGBTQ+ students from non-consensual disclosure. Link: https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/supreme-court-backs-parents-in-school-gender-disclosure-fight/2026/03
Ed. Dept. Wants to Revamp Assistance Program It Calls ‘Duplicative,’ ‘Confusing’ Source: Education Week Summary: The U.S. Department of Education released a proposal to overhaul the Comprehensive Centers program, moving toward a “concierge-style” support system driven by state and local needs rather than federal mandates. The revamp follows a period of instability for the program and aims to reduce bureaucratic overlap in how states receive technical assistance for school improvement. Link: https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/ed-dept-wants-to-revamp-assistance-program-its-calls-duplicative-confusing/2026/03