Charter schools are not only boosting test scores, but also creating a more equitable and engaging learning environment for all students. A new report from the Keystone Policy Center reveals surprising insights into their impact and offers valuable lessons for improving public education.
The Colorado Department of Education today released data from the state's October student count taken in the fall of 2024; this information is used to determine state funding for public schools. The data shows a slight decline in PK-12 student enrollment with a total of 881,065 students, a decrease of 0.1% compared to October 2023.
As Colorado, like states across the county, works to help schools and students recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student learning, it is critical that we take a moment to look at what is working to help
develop scalable solutions.
Colorado Supreme Court Justice Richard Gabriel performed the swearing-in for Kristi Burton Brown (CD 4), Kathy Gebhardt (CD 2), Yazmin Navarro (CD 8); and Sherri Wright (CD 3). Navarro completed her oath of office in both English and Spanish and is the first board member in recent memory to do a bilingual oath.
CharterFolk
When I graduated from high school the first charter schools in America were just opening their doors. But I have advocated for, worked with, and supported their right to serve families for more than 20 years now.
Chalkbeat
Every January, 100 men and women elected to the Colorado General Assembly gather in Denver for 120 days and make decisions that affect students and teachers in the classroom, university administrators trying to balance their budgets, and parents and students having to make tuition payments.
Chalkbeat Education funding dominated the discussion at Chalkbeat Colorado’s annual Legislative Preview event Monday, as a panel of state lawmakers grappled with how Colorado will fund K-12 schools and public colleges in the face of looming budget cuts.
Chalkbeat
Colorado’s new school finance formula got some good news Thursday when Gov. Jared Polis changed course on his budget request for the upcoming year.
CDE
Colorado families can now apply for the 2025-26 Universal Preschool Program, offering up to 15 hours of free preschool and additional hours for qualifying families. Learn how to enroll.
The 74
While teaching third grade in Houston, Summer Robinson invited a female Chevron mechanical engineer to her class to inspire students, especially girls, with a relatable STEM role model who broke common stereotypes.
We are celebrating an extraordinary year for Colorado charter schools with record-breaking achievements, but we must stay vigilant for the challenges that lie ahead, says League President Dan Schaller.
Denver Gazette
One race in particular — that for a decisive seat on the Colorado State Board of Education — was important on many levels, not least of which for what it revealed about the importance of the state’s growing and influential charter school sector.
Flagstaff Academy Charter School's 4th-grade girls' robotics team, Team 473B, is poised to compete at the 2025 Colorado State Championship and the 2025 VEX Robotics U.S. Open Championship in Iowa after a stellar performance at the St. Vrain Valley School District Robotics Tournament.
K-12 Dive
“Students with disabilities experience systematic opportunity gaps and profound inequities in their schooling experiences, across all types of public schools,” said Lauren Morando Rhim, CLE co-founder and executive director, in a statement.
Fordham Institute
Ohio is in its early literacy era. Last year, policymakers established a statewide science of reading initiative that champions high-quality instructional materials and professional development for teachers.
CharterFolk
Today we are pleased to share a Contributor Column from Karega Rausch, CEO of NACSA, the National Association of Charter School Authorizers.
Philanthropy Roundtable
For over 30 years, national and regional philanthropists have fueled the growth of the charter school sector. But what’s next for the movement?
Chalkbeat
Using terms like “illogical,” “unethical,” and “half-baked,” frustrated parents and students made their final cases Monday to Denver school board members who will vote later this week on whether to close 10 schools with low enrollment.
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