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Complete College of America's 2025 Data Days are being held in Denver today and tomorrow! Several professionals from CDHE are joining higher education leaders from across the nation in attendance. Learn more at completecollege.org/event/2025-dat…. @CompleteCollege

Gov. Jared Polis discussed the future of education with entrepreneur Mark Cuban and U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon at the National Governor's Association's summer meeting. Read more at ow.ly/9AsG50Wwh4q.

Colorado officials learned that the Trump administration plans to release all withheld education funds on Friday! It is expected to include about $26 million for recruiting and training teachers and $8.8 million for adult education. Read more at chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/….

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Colorado Governor Jared Polis visited the Arapahoe Community College Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock on Thursday afternoon. Read more at arapahoe.edu/news/mcmahon-p…. @ArapahoeCC

On Thursday, Gov. Jared Polis signed SB 25-247 into law. The new Colorado Tuition Waiver Program, replacing the State Tuition Assistance Program, will cover 100% of tuition cost for eligible members of the Colorado National Guard. Read more at ow.ly/F9t050WvsJQ.

August 1st marks the 149th anniversary of Colorado’s entrance into the Union! In honor of Colorado Day, a wide variety of celebrations are happening all across the state from today, July 25, through August 3. Join the festivities at celebrate.colorado.gov. #CelebrateColorado

Yesterday, Governor Polis announced the 2025 Open Educational Resources (OER) Award Recipients! “It’s incredible to see how the use of OER has expanded over the past several years,” said Dr. Angie Paccione, CDHE executive director. Read more at ow.ly/s3fl50WviAK. #OERInCO

Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a Roadmap for Governors detailing policy solutions developed through Let’s Get Ready: Educating All Americans for Success. Read more at colorado.gov/governor/news/….

FutureReady States, a new Lumina Foundation initiative, will support 12 states, including Colorado, in aligning education and workforce systems to identify, improve, and scale credentials of value. Learn more about the FutureReady States initiative at ow.ly/mc8I50WuR5s.

The Colorado OER Grant program funds the adoption creation of open educational resources (OER) at institutions across the state. The Request for Proposals for the eighth cycle of grant funding is open until September 15. Find more information at cdhe.colorado.gov/open-education….

If you're planning on a career change or considering further education, check out My Colorado Journey! MCJ's Program Finder tool allows you to explore education and training providers in Colorado to find the right program for you. Get started at mycoloradojourney.com.

Colorado public officials said the state’s program is on firm legal ground, with Weiser’s office saying he’s committed to defending Colorado’s 2013 in-state tuition law which allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates. Read more: chalkbeat.org/colorado/2025/….

Did you know...? The Colorado Department of Higher Education offers programs to help students who experienced homelessness and/or foster care while in high school in Colorado! Get more information and find out if you're eligible at ow.ly/EseH50WtwCN.

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Education released a Dear Colleague Letter outlining the immediate implementation of numerous higher education provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read more at ow.ly/sFqH50WsQEG.

Are you curious about becoming an educator and looking for more information? TEACH Colorado offers free one-on-one advising and has several upcoming informational webinars and group coaching sessions. Learn more at colorado.teach.org/services/coach…. @TEACH

Join our team! The Colorado Department of Higher Education is accepting applications for a Budget Director. This position is responsible for budget and accounting-related issues for the Department of Higher Education. Apply at governmentjobs.com/careers/colora….

According to a recent Lumina-Gallup poll, confidence in higher education is up by 6% for the first time in over a decade. Read more at ow.ly/mHXG50Ws05H.

The Community College of Aurora was recently recognized as a part of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2025. Congratulations to CCA, and thank you for your commitment to first-generation students. Read more at ow.ly/XIEf50WrWWJ. @CCAurora

Colleges and universities with a high percentage of students of color are facing new challenges that will likely further impact their finances and ability to educate students. Learn more about impacts on Colorado institutions from Chalkbeat Colorado: ow.ly/l73Z50WrSXx.

Aims Community College launched a new Aircraft Maintenance Technician program to meet the urgent demand for certified aviation mechanics. Read more at aims.edu/news/aims-take…. @AimsCC