In a landmark ruling that provides legal recourse to children in severely underfunded schools, the Colorado Supreme Court today reinstated a lawsuit alleging that Colorado’s school funding system does not meet constitutional standards.
From the Denver Post:
In an opinion that could have profound implications for the state budget, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled today that a [...]
The falling red line on this graph documents how Colorado’s per pupil funding compares to the national average. Read on and print out this fact sheet of questions for school board members and legislators.
Education Quote of the Week
University of Colorado Regent Stephen Ludwig:
“We are at a loss to make this a win for everybody because of Colorado’s complete lack of commitment to higher education.”
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