Literacy bill signed into law
Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed the Colorado READ Act, the landmark education bill of the 2012 session.
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Literacy, ASSET vie for attention
Proposed Senate amendments to the early childhood literacy bill would give school districts more flexibility and a lot more money.
Literacy bill gets final House OK
Updated – The House today gave final 51-12 approval to House Bill 12-1238, the early childhood literacy bill.
Key week looms for education bills
The 2012 legislative session is at its midpoint, but two key education measures are only now coming up for their first committee hearings.
A day of much talk, little action
A chaotic day for education bills at the Colorado legislature ended with just one noteworthy bill passed and much work left over for later.
House debates “unfunded mandate”
A floor fight over a concurrent enrollment bill abruptly ended Monday when the measure was laid over by the House majority leader. Plus roundup
New bills: Literacy, gaming and more
The long-awaited third grade literacy bill and this year’s gambling-for-scholarships plan have been introduced in the Colorado legislature.
Third time no Race to the Top charm
Colorado has lost a third bid for federal Race to the Top funds, this time for $60 million that would have supported early learning initiatives.
Garcia upbeat on chances for R2T grant
Colorado is preparing to enter a third round of competition for federal Race to the Top funds – will the state’s luck change?
