R2T rejection leaves a sour taste
Gov. Ritter cites lack of objectivity in judging Colorado’s $175 million Race to the Top bid after state finishes 17th of 19 finalists. Video
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Colorado panel grilled on R2T bid
Race to the Top reviewers pressed Colorado’s delegation for details on how the state can implement its ambitious education reforms
Colorado signs on to common standards
The Colorado State Board of Education and California’s state board Monday adopted the Common Core Standards in language arts and math.
State board faces common core decision
The strength of Colorado’s Race to the Top bid will be in the hands of the State Board of Education Monday when it decides whether to adopt the Common Core Standards in language arts and math.
Video: Obama defends education policies
President Obama defended his education policies Thursday in a speech tackling recent criticism that his initiatives are unfair to minority children. He also talked about pushback from the nation’s teachers unions, who say his policies are too tough on those in the classroom. To read an account of the speech, given at a gathering of [...]
Colorado makes R2T finalist list
Colorado, 17 other states and the District of Columbia are the finalists in the second round of the federal Race to the Top competition
Duncan: Pace of reform “stunning”
Education Secretary Arne Duncan used Tuesday’s unveiling of the Race to the Top finalists to air his views on where education reform is heading and what the federal role should be.
CDE: Colo. standards are rigorous as common core
The State Board of Education Wednesday was assured that Colorado’s content standards for language arts and math are as rigorous as the proposed national Common Core Standards in those subjects.
State board turns to common standards
The clock is ticking for the State Board of Education to decide whether to adopt the national Common Core Standards in language arts and math.
House passes R2T cuts
The U.S. House has passed an amended spending bill that funds a proposed $10 billion teacher jobs program with cuts in education reform programs, including Race to the Top.
