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Denver schools declare early victory

Denver schools declare early victory

Updated – Denver’s school board president says work will begin soon to set up ballot measure oversight committees.

Schomp first to declare DPS board candidacy

Schomp first to declare DPS board candidacy

Meg Schomp, a Denver native whose mother served on the Denver Public Schools board, announces plans to run for term-limited Jeannie Kaplan’s seat.

Campaign committees spend $1.1 million

Campaign committees spend $1.1 million

More than $1.1 million was spent in eight major districts to convince voters to pass school tax increases last fall.

Endorsements 2012 scorecard

Endorsements 2012 scorecard

Some education advocacy groups did better than others with their 2012 endorsements in Colorado legislative races.

Turnaround election for school districts

Turnaround election for school districts

Colorado voters approved $1 billion worth of school district tax proposals this election, a stunning change from 2011 results.

What four more years means for education

What four more years means for education

Our partners at The Hechinger Report look at what President Obama’s re-election victory means for education policy.

Results cause for celebration in Jeffco, more

Results cause for celebration in Jeffco, more

Updated – Election results sparked joy for ballot backers in Jeffco, Cherry Creek, Aurora, Sheridan and almost all other districts.

Dems retake state House control

Dems retake state House control

Democrats won control of both houses of the legislature, and state voters approved legalization of marijuana in Tuesday’s election.

Ludwig appears to eke out win

Ludwig appears to eke out win

Updated – Democrat Stephen Ludwig appears to have won a narrow victory for his at-large CU regent seat.

Respite on ed issues unlikely for Tuesday’s winners

Respite on ed issues unlikely for Tuesday’s winners

Our partners at Education Week look at the federal education issues – NCLB, Pell grants, Common Core, sequestration – facing this week’s election winners.

District campaigns bust $1 million mark

District campaigns bust $1 million mark

School districts are asking more than $1 billion in tax hikes this election, and backers have raised more than $1 million for those campaigns.

District ballot questions

  • Aurora - $15 million operating increase
  • Cherry Creek - $125 million bond issue and $25 million operating increase
  • Denver - $466 million bond issue and $49 million operating increase
  • Greeley - $8.2 million bond issue
  • Jeffco - $99 million bond issue and $39 million operating increase
  • Sheridan - $6.5 million bond issue
  • St. Vrain - $14.8 million operating increase
  • Other districts, including Alamosa, Aspen and Pueblo County
  • Other BEST elections, including Buena Vista, Elbert and Montezuma-Cortez

Legislative Races

State Board of Education

  • 2nd District - Angelika Schroeder, the incumbent and a Democrat, is challenged by Ann Fattor, a Republican, and Dave Cottrell, Libertarian
  • 4th District - Pam Mazanec, a Republican, faces Steve Dellinger, a Libertarian, but no Democratic opposition

CU Board of Regents

  • At-large - Steven Ludwig, the incumbent and a Democrat, is challenged by Republican Brian Davidson, Tyler Belmont of the American Constitution Party and Daniel Ong, a Libertarian
  • 3rd District - Republican Glenn Gallegos and Democrat Jessica Garrow are vying for the seat
  • 5th District - Kyle Hybl, a Republican and the board's current chair, is challenged by Gina Biolchini of the American Constitution Party
  • 7th District - Democrat Irene Griego, appointed to the board last year, is facing a challenge from Republican Mary Dambman and Eric Robinson, a Libertarian
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