Education issues underscore election stakes
From the presidential race to state initiatives, U.S. voters face policy choices on education. Our partners at Education Week survey the national scene.
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EdNews Election 2012
Stand favors Dems with contributions
Stand for Children endorses both Democrats and Republicans, but when it comes to contributions, one party gets the bulk of the cash.
School boards lean against Amendment 64
Some Colorado school boards and education organizations oppose the marijuana legalization amendment, but others are staying out of the debate.
Fact checking DPS bond measure 3B
EdNews examines six oft-repeated concerns about 3B, the Denver Public Schools’ record-setting $466 million bond issue voters will decide Nov. 6.
Concerns raised over DPS tax measures
The Denver Business Journal looks at Denver’s debt load, which some contend is weighed down by past bond issues and unfunded pension obligations.
Ed board candidate fundraising is modest
State Board of Education and CU Regents candidates have been raising money all year – often $10 at a time.
Tax campaigns’ spending nears $1 million
More than $925,000 has been raised by campaign committees supporting passage of school district tax measures in the Nov. 6 election.
Low point in Denver Public Schools politics?
Denver’s board president mulls legal action after an email blasting the district’s proposed bond is sent to DPS staff – and linked to her.
Big fundraising in DPS campaign
More than $430,000 has been raised by the campaign backing passage of two Denver school tax proposals; bond opponents report less than $2,000.
Romney, Obama link education to economy
In their second presidential debate this week, Romney and Obama link education to the economy, our partners at Education Week report.
