School is back in session. School leaders, faculty and staff have worked hard to ensure a smooth opening for the 2015-16 school year. It's time to make sure that our students are showing up ready to learn. The first step is to support all students and families in understanding the importance of strong daily attendance.

The Foster Care Education Program at the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) was launched in September 2012 and is dedicated to ensuring that students in foster care are successful in school and life. The term "student in foster care" means that an individual has experienced an out-of-home placement and has been enrolled in a Colorado public school. National research shows that children in foster care are at high-risk of dropping out of school...