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Why do Colorado charter schools serving thousands of students receive only a small share of local bond funding? A new op-ed explores the growing push for facilities funding fairness.

Through responsibility- and skill-building programs like the Dragon Safety Patrol and VEX IQ Robotics, Flagstaff Academy's students gain hands-on experience in leadership, safety and technology.

With a major new investment, Lotus School of Excellence is expanding access while aligning academics, infrastructure, and culture, proving that growth and rigor can go hand-in-hand.

Summit Middle School’s new Design Futures wing is giving students hands-on opportunities to design, build, cook, and explore real-world career pathways in STEM and the culinary arts

Strong boards don’t wait for problems to surface—they build the habits, systems, and insight to spot early signals and act with confidence before challenges escalate.

Pagosa Daily Post
Charter school students account for more than 15% of Colorado’s public K-12 enrollment, but advocates say that many charters get far less from local voter initiatives meant to fund construction than the share of students they serve.

The Colorado League of Charter Schools is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors and a third elected to a second term: Tomi Amos, Ricky Bucher and Dr. Ian Stout.

As the legislative session reaches its midpoint, we’re doubling down on the “3 F’s” — funding, facilities, and flexibility — to protect and advance the priorities Colorado charter schools need most.

From hydroponic towers in the mountains to greenhouse farms along the Front Range, Colorado students are learning that some of the most powerful lessons can start with a seed.

In a world that increasingly happens behind screens, experiences like this remind students that a confident handshake, thoughtful conversation, and respectful interaction can still open doors.

From a handful of schools in 1994 to 262 today, Colorado’s charter community has grown — and so has the League. Our refreshed brand reflects our Colorado roots, our shared future, and the students at the center of it all.

Congratulations to the 2026 Colorado Charter Schools Hall of Fame winners! These exceptional educators, leaders, and advocates were nominated by their peers for their lasting impact on students, schools, and the charter movement across Colorado.

The Colorado League of Charter Schools’ “Stand Up for Fairness” toolkit, designed to equip your charter school with everything you need to spread awareness about facilities funding inequity and rally your families and staff to take action.

The League’s 2026 Legislative Policy Agenda outlines the top priorities guiding advocacy for Colorado’s charter school community at the State Capitol.

One of the things we’ve long heard from our schools is that the facilities landscape remains one of the hardest challenges for charter operators to tackle. It’s not only extremely difficult for new schools to find a suitable place to open, but the challenge immediately shifts to one of cost and affordability.

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New Gallup survey of 14- to 29-year-olds shows growing misgivings from a generation poised to enter higher education and a workforce changed by AI.

Chalkbeat
Seventh-grade math teacher Dylan Kane decided to conduct an experiment in his classes by going cold turkey on ed-tech.

Chalkbeat
When Joana Baldermann learned state lawmakers might phase out the statewide Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation program, the news prompted a scramble.

Chalkbeat
Colorado lawmakers avoided major cuts to K-12, early childhood, and higher education funding in next year’s budget proposal despite an overall shortfall of more than $1.2 billion.

Fordham Institute
The current system of residential assignment carries a lot of baggage. It also forces families into boxes where their largest investments (i.e., homes) are intrinsically tied to a single public school.

The results of the 2026 Teaching and Learning Conditions Colorado (TLCC) survey indicate participants feel more positive about their school environments and their choices to join the profession compared to 2024.