On the Road of Innovation: Colorado’s Charter School Law Turns 20
In 1993 Colorado became the third state to adopt charter school legislation. Born out of frustration with lackluster school performance and limited options, the Charter Schools Act resulted from the hard work and dedication of many parents, educators, and political leaders. Careful and colorful recollections from many active, influential figures combine with other original sources to highlight the foundation and origins of the Act.
04/30/13
Education Policy Center Newsletter April 30, 2013
– New Colorado Kids Win Site Highlights Scholarship Tax Credits
– DeGrow Tackles Big School Finance Reform Debate (Cont.)
– Center Covers Teachers Union Showdown in Adams 12
– Raaki Garcia Show Covers KIPP, Parent Resources, Dougco
– Confused about Weather, Eddie Rounds Up April K-12 Topics
03/27/13
Education Policy Center Newsletter March 27, 2013
– Center Proclaims Good News for DougCo from Appeals Court
– Center Sheds Light on Anti-Reform Attacks in DougCo
– DeGrow Tackles Big School Finance Reform Debate
– From Online Learning to K-12 Scholarships: Catch the Latest Podcasts
– Eddie Excited by National School Choice Developments
A Scholarship Tax Credit Program for Colorado
Scholarship tax credits increase the opportunity for K-12 students to access non-public educational options. Such a tax code modification increases the incentive for persons and businesses to contribute funds to qualified non-profit scholarship granting organizations. In turn, the organizations use most of the incoming funds to assist low- and middle-income families with private school tuition expenses. Colorado policymakers should give careful consideration to providing many of the state’s families an important benefit through the adoption of scholarship tax credits.
The Rest of the Story on School Funding, Minorities
Recent reporting that appeared in The Gazette insists Colorado racial minorities are harmed by less school funding than many other states receive. However, the I-News Network’s selective peek at the facts misleads readers and distracts them from real promising solutions.
02/07/13
Education Policy Center Newsletter February 7, 2013
– Digital Learning Celebrates Innovation, Calls for Policy Changes
– DeGrow Addresses Looming School Finance Debate
– Independence Institute Celebrates School Choice Week (en español)
– Citizens Seek Union Transparency in Thompson Schools
– Grading Colorado and More: Eddie Rounds Up K-12 Scene
12/20/12
Education Policy Center Newsletter December 20, 2012
– “Financing Student Success” Panel Packs Capitol Committee Room
– Radio Segments Cover Innovation, Common Core, System Transformation
– Teachers Unions Offer Reminders of Misplaced Priorities
– Eddie Highlights Rocky Mtn. Prep Blended Learning, Other School Visits
11/26/12
Education Policy Center Newsletter November 26, 2012
– December 6 Panel Event Tackles Student-Centered Funding
– DeGrow Gives Fuller Picture of Colorado K-12 Dollars
– December 15 Deadline for Teachers Union Political Refund
– Dougco School Choice Program Gets Appeals Court Hearing
– Eddie Rounds Up Education Reform Scene
10/10/12
Education Policy Center Newsletter October 10, 2012
– DPS Removes Social Activism Language from Teacher Evaluations
– DeGrow Contributes Facts to School Tax Hike Debate
– Adams 12 Union Makes Noise, Parents Get Security Escort
– Won’t Back Down Movie Brings Education Reform into Mainstream
– Center Staff Sound Off as Radio Hosts
– Eddie Rounds Up the K-12 Scene
Raaki Garcia Show Debuts on Colorado Spanish-Language Radio
Today the Education Policy Center’s Raaki Garcia-Ulam debuts her own weekly free market talk show on Colorado Spanish-language radio station AM 1150 KNRV. Education will be one among a many relevant and timely topics discussed on the program. Read the Independence Institute press release for details.
