Big stack of education tax plans filed
Twenty-five proposed tax-increase ballot measures were filed late Friday, another part of the effort to reform Colorado’s school funding system.
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Finance bill gets a big tweak
The proposed update of Colorado’s school funding system passed a key test Thursday, but only after a major amendment was tacked on.
Undocumented DPS students get college help
Updated - The Denver Scholarship Foundation announced Thursday that it is now allowing undocumented DPS students to apply for funds to pay for college.
State revenue picture brightens again
State revenues have grown more than previously forecast, which may or may not affect proposed K-12 spending in 2013-14.
Landri Taylor newest DPS board member
Landri Taylor, head of the Denver Urban League, has been named to fill the vacant seat on the Denver school board.
Good news and bad in 2013 Kids Count
The percentage of Colorado children living in poverty continues to rise, but there are bright spots in the 2013 Kids Count report.
Educators debate taking away recess
Taking away recess as a punishment is a time-honored practice at many Colorado schools, but opponents say it’s counterproductive in light of childhood obesity.
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Senate passes sex education bill
Updated – The Senate voted 20-15 Monday to pass the comprehensive sex education bill.
Mendoza named to Dougco school board
Updated – The Douglas County school board unanimously chose Carrie Mendoza, a Dougco mom and ER doctor, as the newest board member.
School breakfast bill clears House
Updated – The Colorado House this morning gave 49-16 final approval to the “breakfast after the bell” bill.
