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Teacher Amy Martinez reads a story during a preschool class Bal Swan Children’s Center in Broomfield.

More than 11k Colorado kids will get free full-day classes through state universal preschool program

By Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado

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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

4 takeaways from Colorado’s new rules on universal preschool quality

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.

Colorado child care providers worry new proposal will put them out of business, but applaud rules on animals and potty chairs

By Jenny Brundin

The unlikely affiliation between universal pre-K and nicotine taxes is a story of politics and tobacco money

Teacher Amy Martinez reads a story during a preschool class Bal Swan Children’s Center in Broomfield.

Colorado officials ask court to dismiss school districts’ universal pre-k lawsuit

By Jenny Brundin

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The first day of preschool, according to some 4-year-old Coloradans

By Jenny Brundin

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Colorado universal preschool means new savings, new juggling acts for families across the state

By Jenny Brundin

Christian preschool sues state, wants to require employees hold specific religious beliefs while still enrolling in Colorado universal pre-k program

By Jenny Brundin

Colorado releases early plans for universal preschool — but it’s complicated and raises some questions

By Jenny Brundin

Government and Politics

Colorado Lacks Early Childhood Teachers And Lawmakers Hope To Fix That Next Session

By Taylor Allen

Child care costs vary greatly across Colorado

By Jenny Brundin

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