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Hands-on learning is the name of the game this week in Colorado schools! 👥 Kindergarteners and fifth graders in Summit S...
09/10/2026

Hands-on learning is the name of the game this week in Colorado schools!

👥 Kindergarteners and fifth graders in Summit School District formed buddy partnerships, to help younger students feel comfortable starting school;

🍩 Sculpting students at Yuma High School - Proud Home of the Criminals in Yuma School District-1 crafted homemade air-dry clay and made food sculptures;

🐍 Third graders at Sunset Ridge PK-8 in Westminster Public Schools played Dr. Frankenstein by combining body parts from real animals to make their own unique creatures out of clay; and

🖐️ Middle schoolers at Weld Central Middle School in Weld County RE-3J School District started their American Sign Language elective, learning how to sign their names.

09/10/2026

As a Colorado resident, you can get a library card from any Colorado library district through the Colorado Library Collective. Since September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, now is the perfect time to head to a library near or far to sign-up for a library card. Check out this list of Colorado library districts from the Colorado State Library: coloradostatelibrary.org

09/10/2026

Clear Creek School District RE-1 has reduced chronic absenteeism by 8% in the 2025-2026 school year from the 2024-2025 school year! Hear about how the educators, parents, and community have contributed to this effort, making it a huge success across the district.

It’s What’s up Wednesday, and thanks to the Colorado State Library team, we’re taking a closer look at one of Colorado’s...
09/09/2026

It’s What’s up Wednesday, and thanks to the Colorado State Library team, we’re taking a closer look at one of Colorado’s most fascinating libraries!

The Dwight N. Manley Numismatic Library (Money Museum) in Colorado Springs is the largest lending library of its kind, with a collection dedicated to the study of coins, paper money, tokens and medals. It’s part of the American Numismatic Association’s headquarters and houses a wealth of resources for people interested in the history and study of currency.

And the collection has even helped challenge long-accepted history — including the story of who designed the Purple Heart medal.

Learn more:

A Priceless CollectionExploring the World’s Largest Numismatic Lending LibraryColorful Colorado Libraries / By Sara Wicen / August 10, 2026 Dwight N. Manley Numismatic Library located in Colorado Springs is dedicated to numismatics, the study of currency, and it is the largest lending library of i...

For this week’s Teacher Tuesday, we’re celebrating America Bateman, a kindergarten teacher at Westerly Creek Elementary ...
09/08/2026

For this week’s Teacher Tuesday, we’re celebrating America Bateman, a kindergarten teacher at Westerly Creek Elementary in Denver Public Schools.

America has been teaching for 26 years and for her, teaching is a calling. “I love young children. I admire their malleability. A child is able to adjust so quickly to feedback they are given, and grow exponentially, as a result.”

Outside the classroom, America enjoys reading, cooking Cuban food just like her grandmother used to make and, especially, baseball — whether she’s watching her son play or attending MLB games.

On September 4, 1915, visitors gathered for the official opening and dedication of Rocky Mountain National Park, making ...
09/07/2026

On September 4, 1915, visitors gathered for the official opening and dedication of Rocky Mountain National Park, making it the 10th national park in the country at the time.

Join us each week as we celebrate the Sesquisemiquincentennial by sharing a fun fact about Colorado!

We are closed today, Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.
09/07/2026

We are closed today, Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.

This week, students across Colorado are taking advantage of the beautiful outdoors in our state!🪢Sixth graders at Ridgev...
09/04/2026

This week, students across Colorado are taking advantage of the beautiful outdoors in our state!

🪢Sixth graders at Ridgeview Classical Schools and the Academy of Charter Schools kicked off their 2026-2027 outdoor education season where they practiced land navigation, built shelters, and more!

🥦 Fourth graders at Basalt Elementary School in Roaring Fork School District harvested the fresh produce in the community garden that summer school students started; and

🦇 Local bat expert Tim Sichmeller visited eighth graders at Windsor Middle School in Weld RE-4 connecting the lesson back to a specific bat discovered during demolition of part of the school building.

September is National Library Card Sign Up Month! It is the perfect time to find your local library district and sign up...
09/04/2026

September is National Library Card Sign Up Month! It is the perfect time to find your local library district and sign up for a library card. Also, as a Colorado resident you can use your Colorado ID to sign up for a library card at any of the 112 districts in the state! Learn more from the Colorado State Library: coloradostatelibrary.org

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