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