Budget cuts may not be needed
An analysis of the state budget seems to make it more likely that K-12 and higher education will escape budget cuts in 2012-13
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Group calls for school finance reform
A coalition of education, business and civic groups is calling for a broad overhaul of Colorado’s school finance system.
Gaming bill debated, delayed
Colorado’s community colleges could hit a $29 million annual jackpot if – and this could be a big if – House Bill 12-1280 passes.
Successful day for education bills
Bills to exempt back-to-school purchases from sales taxes and to promote awarding college credit for life experience have advanced in the Colorado legislature.
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.
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.
