Reporting teacher arrests raises tricky issues
Should school districts be required to inform parents when a teacher or school employee is arrested?
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19 schools to get improvement grants
Turnaround plans for 19 low-performing Colorado schools have been approved by the state Department of Education.
Hick: No new money for education
School funding will remain tight, Democrat John Hickenlooper warned Monday as he unveiled plans for education if he’s elected governor. Video
Slow going for higher ed panel
The group working to develop a new strategic plan for higher education made little progress Wednesday on a first draft.
R2T rejection leaves a sour taste
Gov. Ritter cites lack of objectivity in judging Colorado’s $175 million Race to the Top bid after state finishes 17th of 19 finalists. Video
Districts get the word on Edujobs grants
Colorado school districts and charter schools received good news Wednesday about federal funds that will ease district budget cuts and fund new charters.
College fees soar; flaws found in system
Fees at state colleges and universities jumped 142 percent from 2006 to 2010 while tuition increased 69 percent, according to a new state audit.
PERA bounced back in 2009
The investments of the Public Employees’ Retirement Association rebounded in 2009, rising 17.4 percent in value after a plunge of 26 percent in 2008.
Video: State project aims to improve teaching
State officials Monday officially kicked off a project designed to better coordinate efforts to improve educator effectiveness statewide.
Colorado Edujobs status still uncertain
The state’s school finance chief says it’s still unclear if Colorado will be eligible for money from the new $10 billion Edujobs program.
