Colorado’s Math Gains Mask Lingering Gaps | Colorado Springs News

Colorado’s latest test scores reveal a troubling mix: math hits record highs for grades 3–8, but English barely budges, and older students show flat or declining performance—especially 11th graders. The biggest concern? A widening gap for low-income students, who lag nearly 32 points behind their peers in both subjects. In Denver Public Schools, gains among Black and Hispanic students mask deep inequities—fewer than one in five meet proficiency, compared to 70% of white students. To tackle this, Governor Polis is launching a new tax credit program starting in 2027, letting families donate to education scholarships for private, charter, or tutoring options—aiming to give struggling students a better shot at success. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d8c93e0975304870