DENVER/COLORADO SPRINGS - Today, Governor Polis visited schools in Denver and Colorado Springs to highlight the success and innovation happening that is preparing students for the future.
He began with a visit to DSST: Cedar High School in Denver, a 2024 National Blue Ribbon-winning school.
“Preparing students with the knowledge and skills to succeed is important for their future, our communities, and our economy. I am proud of DSST: Cedar High School, including all the students, educators and staff, for receiving this prestigious national recognition and was thrilled to visit today to learn more about its success,” said Governor Polis.
With this visit, the Governor has visited three of Colorado’s four 2024 Blue Ribbon Award Winning Schools. He previously visited Mesa View Elementary School in Grand Junction and Zach Elementary School in Fort Collins.
Governor Polis then traveled to Colorado Springs, where he launched Colorado’s Outdoor Strategy, and then visited Odyssey Early College & Career Options to highlight its dual enrollment efforts to help students earn an associate’s degree, saving students thousands in tuition costs.
“Dual and concurrent enrollment efforts are an important way to help students gain new skills and earn college credits and even a degree, all while saving them time and thousands of dollars in tuition costs. We are committed to expanding access to dual enrollment opportunities like what Odyssey Early College offers, to help our students get ahead and get good-paying jobs in our strong economy,” said Governor Polis.
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