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Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado

Ann covers early childhood, literacy, and other topics for Chalkbeat Colorado. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and the Denver Post. She joined Chalkbeat (then EdNews Colorado) in 2012.

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Colorado

What the new food pyramid means for school lunches

Apr 14, 2026

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2 min read

What the new food pyramid means for school lunches

School nutrition professionals worry a meat-heavy diet crowds out fiber.

Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado
Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado

Colorado

Is International Baccalaureate an alternative to gifted and talented programs?

Apr 13, 2026

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2 min read

Is International Baccalaureate an alternative to gifted and talented programs?

A selling point is that IB programming offers rigorous lessons to all students.

Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado
Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado

The Starting Line

Trump’s “day care” remarks

Apr 7, 2026

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6 min read

Trump’s “day care” remarks

The president indicated that spending on military operations is more important than spending on child care and health care programs.

Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado
Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado

Colorado

Colorado lawmakers avoid big cuts to education in 2026-27 budget

Apr 7, 2026

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2 min read

Colorado lawmakers avoid big cuts to education in 2026-27 budget

Schools will escape severe cuts, but funding for several education grants and programs will be reduced.

Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado
Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado

Colorado

This program teaches teens about the risks of gun ownership. It’s changing some minds.

Apr 6, 2026

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2 min read

This program teaches teens about the risks of gun ownership. It’s changing some minds.

A look at how teens are thinking about gun ownership. Plus, new limits on electronic devices in schools.

Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado
Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado

Colorado

Colorado school board sued in wake of ‘public Christian school’ controversy

Apr 1, 2026

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2 min read

Colorado school board sued in wake of ‘public Christian school’ controversy

Three school board candidates who were passed over for a vacant school board seat sued the Pueblo 70 school board for open meetings violations. Plus, Colorado officials updated the funding forecast for child care assistance for low-income families.

Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado
Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado

Colorado

New research looks at how well IDEA works

Mar 31, 2026

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3 min read

New research looks at how well IDEA works

As a landmark special education law turns 50, a new study looks at its effectiveness. Plus, Chicago Public Schools names a permanent CEO and Tennessee education officials ask whether too many Memphis students with disabilities are taking alternative standardized tests.

Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado
Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado

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