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Governor Jared Polis

Gov. Jared Polis’ budget would slow the phase-in of Colorado’s new school funding formula

Hallway full of students.

Seven of Colorado’s biggest school districts are asking voters for money this November. Here’s why

By Jenny Brundin

Students at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Struggling with student loans? Colorado advocates offer five tips for borrowers.

An empty classroom at Goldrick Elementary School

Colorado teachers: Want $600 for classroom supplies? State grants are available now.

In the foreground, three baskets on top of a brown bookshelf. In the background blurred slightly is a classroom with desks, chairs, and a woman standing near open windows with light coming in.

To help address a teacher shortage, Colorado gives $10,000 stipends to educators earning degrees

A play area in a child care center. Two blue bean bags leaning up against the brick wall on top of a blue play carpet. There is a bookshelf between the bags. Light from a window to the right seeps in.

Colorado is the fifth most expensive state for child care. Advocates launch a campaign for why a collective approach is needed

By Jenny Brundin

CU BOULDER CAMPUS PANDEMIC LIFE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO

$6B budget for the University of Colorado includes raises, smaller-than-expected tuition hike

By Jenny Brundin

Lockers at Newton Middle School in Littleton. March 22, 2024.

Disparities in local tax revenue for Colorado schools are growing, causing inequities and concern

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Federal judge rules Colorado’s Catholic preschools can consider religion for enrollment in state program, but can’t exclude LBGTQ families

By Jenny Brundin

An empty classroom at Goldrick Elementary School

Colorado approved $24 million for migrant students. Here’s how much each school district will get

Students stream into Morey Middle School

Hearing for Colorado school funding formula bill brings out long-standing inequities and new worries

By Jenny Brundin

Students stream into Morey Middle School

New way to fund Colorado schools pitched as a way to benefit high-needs students

By Jenny Brundin

The Colorado State Capitol building, seen from atop the downtown Sheraton hotel. Dec. 29, 2023.

Government and Politics

State budget set for House vote would increase education funding, cover school lunch shortfall

By Bente Birkeland

Inside a Colorado bill to provide extra funding to school districts serving migrant students

In the foreground, three baskets on top of a brown bookshelf. In the background blurred slightly is a classroom with desks, chairs, and a woman standing near open windows with light coming in.

Government and Politics

There’s a bipartisan plan to repay teachers for costly school supplies. Here’s why it could fail for a sixth time

By Andrew Kenney

State leaders celebrate end of school budget shortfalls but some districts worry about the future of funding

By Jenny Brundin

Cannabis taxes have not solved Colorado’s budget woes

SCHOOL OPENS WELD COUNTY CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY

Government and Politics

Colorado to fully fund public schools for first time in 14 years

By Andrew Kenney

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