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Reporting teacher arrests raises tricky issues

Reporting teacher arrests raises tricky issues

Should school districts be required to inform parents when a teacher or school employee is arrested?

Hick: No new money for 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

R2T rejection leaves a sour taste

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

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.

PERA bounced back in 2009

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

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.

State board approves BEST grants

State board approves BEST grants

The State Board of Education has approved $252.1 million in school construction projects and ruled against the Adams 12 district in a dispute with a charter school.

Colorado eligibility for Edujobs unclear

Colorado eligibility for Edujobs unclear

State officials are trying to figure out if Colorado is eligible for a slice of the new $10 billion “Edujobs” program.

Colorado panel grilled on R2T bid

Colorado panel grilled on R2T bid

Race to the Top reviewers pressed Colorado’s delegation for details on how the state can implement its ambitious education reforms

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