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A student walks in a hallway.

9 things to know about what Congress’ tax and spending bill could mean for education in Colorado

By Jenny Brundin

Backpacks like a first grade classroom at Goldrick Elementary.

Last of COVID money helps create child care seats in rural Colorado

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Half a million Colorado students to get $120 in food benefits this summer

Colorado Legislature Final Day 2025

Government and Politics

The 5 biggest themes of Colorado’s 2025 legislative session

By Jesse Paul, The Colorado Sun, Lucas Brady Woods, KUNC, Brian Eason, The Colorado Sun, Bente Birkeland, and Chas Sisk

Education bric-a-brac in a preschool classroom

State appeals ruling that Christian preschool should get state funding despite conflicts with anti-discrimination laws

By Jenny Brundin

Educators gather at the Capitol in Denver to protest cuts to federal funding

How President Trump’s first 100 days in office are being felt in Colorado’s classrooms and universities

By Jenny Brundin

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Colorado’s 2025-26 budget has more money for schools, but it’s less than was promised

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In tough budget year, raises for Colorado child care workers win continued support from lawmakers

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Colorado spent $2 million studying education funding. Lawmakers don’t want it to go to waste.

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Colorado’s $43.9 billion budget increases K-12 and higher education funding, but officials say it falls short

An empty classroom at Goldrick Elementary School

New school funding proposal in Colorado would soften the cuts for K-12

By Jenny Brundin

A girl holds up a sign that reads "My mom needs more than Apples to feed me." The golden Capitol dome is seen in the background.

Rally for education funding brings out Colorado teachers and families tired of a budget crisis every year

By Jenny Brundin and Alison Borden

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Colorado lawmakers are drafting a bill to change the state’s school ratings system

Governor Polis signs property tax relief bill

Polis defends school budget, calls out teachers for protesting on a school day

By Jenny Brundin

Desks fill an empty classroom.

Why teachers from across Colorado plan to protest at the state Capitol Thursday

By Jenny Brundin

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Colorado is facing a budget shortfall. Advocates say that shouldn’t stop progress to boost school funding.

Terri Ruffennach fields questions from second-graders

Colorado education landscape reels over Trump’s gutting of the US Department of Education

By Jenny Brundin

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Colorado teachers need help teaching English learners to read. The state wants more training.

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