Colorado celebrates National School Choice Week

National School Choice Week is underway in Colorado, with a focus on helping parents find schools that work best for their children. More than 650 schools are hosting informational events and activities –– weather permitting.

January 26, 2026Updated: January 26, 2026
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

COLORADO -- National School Choice Week is underway in Colorado, with a focus on helping parents find schools that work best for their children. 

Across the state, more than 650 schools are hosting informational events and activities –– weather permitting. In the Denver area alone, 475 schools are participating. 
  
Gov. Jared Polis marked the week with a proclamation highlighting the schooling options available to families. Learning choices for Colorado kids include public, charter, magnet, private, online, and home education. 
 
On Tuesday, hundreds of students, parents, and educators will join Gov. Polis at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver for a school choice rally. 
  
National School Choice Week runs until January 31 and will include 28,000 events across the country. For more information or photos, visit schoolchoiceweek.com/colorado 

Regional

DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG

34 mins ago

DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG

Whooping cough, chlamydia and chickenpox: Diseases that increased in the Panhandle in 2025

4 hrs ago

Whooping cough, chlamydia and chickenpox: Diseases that increased in the Panhandle in 2025

Valentine Public Library receives multi-million dollar gift

23 hrs 51 mins ago

Valentine Public Library receives multi-million dollar gift

Possible gas leak prompts evacuation at Chadron Motor Company

February 3rd 2026, 5:03 PM UTC

Emergency crews evacuated Chadron Motor Company Tuesday morning after a possible natural gas leak was reported, but Black Hills Energy determined the building was safe and business resumed within about 30 minutes.