Hick: No new money for education
School funding will remain tight, Democrat John Hickenlooper warned Monday as he unveiled plans for education if he’s elected governor. Video
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Andrew Romanoff talks education
The former Speaker of the House made his mark on education in Colorado. But what does the Senate hopeful plan at the federal level?
CEA won’t sign on for round 2 of R2T
The statewide teachers’ union, angry over comments by the state’s education commissioner, is withholding support for Race to the Top
School board contribution limits fail
The House has defeated House Bill 10-1272, which would have imposed contribution limits in school board and RTD races.
Gubernatorial candidates talk education
John Hickenlooper and Scott McInnis, vying to become Colorado’s next governor, addressed the state League of Charter Schools last week. See videos.
Supreme Court strikes down A54
The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday threw out Amendment 54, the campaign contributions limit passed by voters in 2008.
Final tally for DPS school board races
Jaw-dropping amounts of money flowed into DPS board elections from would-be reformers near and far while state and local labor unions united in a covert push to fight them.
Cary Kennedy’s balancing act
State Treasurer Cary Kennedy walked a fine line Friday, defending the orthodox view of Amendment 23 while avoiding criticism of Gov. Bill Ritter’s take on A23.
Controversial vote looms for DPS board
Denver Public Schools’ board members face one of their most contentious votes in recent years Monday as they weigh turnaround plans for six of the district’s lowest-performing schools.
New Dem faces for Senate Ed
Brand-new Democratic senators Michael Johnston and Pat Steadman will join the Senate Education Committee for the 2010 session, and Vice Chair Chris Romer is leaving the panel.
