The governor wants to expand short-term community college programs to train more than 250 additional nurses annually.
Jason Gonzales
Higher education reporter for Chalkbeat Colorado in partnership with Open Campus.
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Tips from college graduates who took the scenic route
It’s what you can’t predict that makes the path to graduation difficult.
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How did Colorado community colleges double their graduation rate? By better meeting student needs
Graduation rates improved among students from all backgrounds, including Black and Hispanic students who graduate at lower rates than their peers.
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How a Colorado college hopes to give freshmen the skills they missed during the pandemic
University of Northern Colorado administrators say they have had to double down on efforts to help freshmen succeed this year.
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College students have housing and food insecurity. Red Rocks Community College wants to help.
The school has set up academic alert systems that flag when students are struggling in class — a possible sign of a food or housing need.
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What to expect from ruling on race-conscious admissions
The decision would have a wide-ranging impact on schools across the nation.
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Colorado businesses and colleges should speed path to jobs for students, report says
Community college enrollment has dropped as starting wages have risen, students have shunned debt, and young people have taken on family responsibilities, the report said.
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis proposes boosting education spending by 9% per pupil
The governor proposed about $86 million more for college operating expenses and financial aid.
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How Colorado educators can help Hispanic students realize their college dreams
In Colorado, Hispanic women and men go to college at lower rates than many of their peers.
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Tips for FAFSA and college application season
Here are tips for application season, from creating a college-going culture to navigating Pell grants.