School ratings inch up a bit

The latest state school ratings show slight increases in performance, according to new data from the Department of Education.

The latest state school ratings show slight increases in performance, according to new data from the Department of Education.

The number of struggling school districts is expected to grow slightly in 2012 but the mix has changed somewhat, state leaders say.

The largely harmonious process of developing next year’s state budget took another big step with 30-5 Senate approval Thursday.

A parent trigger bill – its sponsor called it more of a “flare” – has been killed by a Senate committee.

Improved state revenue forecasts could mean smaller-than-planned education cuts in 2012-13, and the JBC finally takes action on new testing costs.

Updated – The Colorado House today gave narrow final approval to House Bill 12-1149, the so-called parent trigger bill.

A chaotic day for education bills at the Colorado legislature ended with just one noteworthy bill passed and much work left over for later.

Colorado is among 10 states receiving waivers from the No Child Left Behind law, federal officials announced Thursday.

The first version of proposed rules governing appeals under the new teacher evaluation system were unveiled Wednesday.

The House Education Committee Monday approved a watered-down version of a parent trigger law.