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Money’s Chokehold on Education
This artwork portrays how money influences our education system. It shows that thequality of education often depends on one’s financial resources. The image challenges usto imagine an education system free from financial constraints, where opportunities are based on intellect and character, not wealth. Sarah from Greeley
ONE STEP CLOSER TO THE BLUEPRINT
And so now we're here, right? We have two studies. The question is, what are we going to do with them? – Bret Miles, Executive Director of the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) The last week of January -- the members of the House and Senate Education Committees met...
The Adequacy Studies are Out. Now What?
BLOG POST: The Adequacy Studies are Out. Now What? It’s the most important news in school funding in a decade: On January 3, the Legislature received reports from two state-commissioned studies outlining the resources Colorado public schools need if we want every student to thrive. (You can find the two...
Governor’s Budget: To avoid bringing back the BS Factor, we need to count less kids.
Though lost in the flurry of pre-election news and activity, the Governor's 2025-26 proposed state budget was released last Friday. We’re not going to sugar coat it: it’s bad news for schools. While the Governor’s Transmittal Letter to the legislature tries to paint a rosy picture of “historic investments” in...
The 2024 Election Results
In a victory for public education in Colorado, voters have defeated Amendment 80. Public education voters like you realized that Amendment 80 for what it was – a measure that would open the floodgates to mass privatization – and you rejected it at the ballot. Over the past few months,...
NEWS UPDATE: DISTRICTS OPPOSE AMENDMENT 80
Amendment 80 on the upcoming Colorado ballot proposes allowing public funds to be used for private school funding. This amendment has raised concerns among public education advocates, [see the official website] as it could divert critical resources away from public schools, potentially leading to decreased funding for teacher salaries, classroom...
No More B.S. — including about the B.S. Factor.
The B.S. Factor Could Be Ending. Let’s Party Like It’s 1989! On November 1, Governor Polis delivered a FY2024 budget that included a school funding milestone: the end of the “Budget Stabilization Factor.” It is indeed historic. For the first time in 13 years, the state is keeping a promise...
Working To Create A Safer Environment
By: Jessica Rivera The safety of the students at school is something that is really important to thecommunity. Here at North High School, there has been an extremely large amount of fightsduring the past few months. As school started up again, the multiple altercations betweenstudents has begun to negatively affect...