Seeking middle ground on tests
Members of three legislative committees put their heads together Wednesday on the thorny issue of how to pay for a new state testing system.
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More education pieces fall into place
Several significant pieces of education legislation were introduced in the Senate Tuesday, covering such issues as charter schools and coordination of early childhood services.
ASSET bill headed to Senate floor
An emotional hearing on the undocumented student tuition bill was the highlight of a busy day at the Capitol Thursday.
Big education bills land early
Some key – and mostly expected – education bills were formally introduced on the 2012 legislature’s opening day.
Tempered good news on K-12 funding
Improved state revenue forecasts are a nice present for school districts, but the gift isn’t as large as some might hope. With audio
What if there’s no money?
The prospect of no state funding for higher education hung over a day-long hearing on college and university budgets Monday.
Education angst bared at JBC hearing
Hopes, fears and frustrations about schools and state finances were at the boiling point Friday during a legislative hearing.
Lobato case dominates discussion
The Lobato lawsuit took center stage Tuesday at the last meeting of a group that’s been considering new school finance systems.
Hick: Reform needs to be grassroots
State financial reform has to come from the bottom up, Gov. John Hickenlooper told the Colorado Association of School Boards convention.
SBE hopeful but realistic on testing funds
The State Board of Education assessed the chances of getting to pay for new tests and rejected a charter school appeal at its December meeting.
