Long march begins for long bill
The state budget bill launched Monday has good news for education, but it may be only the start of the story for K-12.
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Narrowing the state’s priority list
Preschool is near the top of the list as TBD Colorado, an effort to engage citizens in the state’s future, starts focusing on priorities.
Good but uncertain revenue news
The latest state revenue forecasts provide a hopeful sign – but no guarantees – for future K-12 and higher education funding.
Ideas emerging from TBD Colorado
Education and state constitutional issues are emerging as the top two areas of concern for those participating in the TBD Colorado initiative.
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
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.
