School Funding

The legislature embraced state protections for kids with disabilities but shot down measures that would expand rental housing for educators, explore ways to cut testing hours and create state rules for new federal program.

Democrats in the legislature referred a measure to the November ballot that would ask voters to increase the state’s cap on government growth and spending by billions of dollars.

The Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation program – also known as TREP -- gives students the opportunity to earn college credit without tuition costs.

A new strain of homeschool enrichment programs funded with state dollars has exploded in recent years, raising red flags for state lawmakers about the cost, content, and structure of these classes

A bill that would ask Colorado voters to put billions more toward school funding passed its first committee hearing.

The measure is backed by the Colorado Education Association, the state’s largest teachers union, and other education organizations. It would boost funding for K-12 education and help the state address its massive budget shortfall.

Many counties and school districts received less money for almost two years after Congress let the program expire.

Lower enrollment means less funding for schools, as state-managed funding is tied to student count.

This week is the beginning of the academic year for the Boulder Valley School District, with grades 1–6 and high school freshmen reporting to class on Wednesday and all other students Thursday. Listen to Morning Edition host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Axios Boulder Reporter Mitchell Byars and the read the full story using the link below.

Teachers and educators living in Steamboat Springs are struggling to find affordable housing. It's also difficult for many just to keep up with the cost of living. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Steamboat Pilot reporter Julia Coccaro and then read The Steamboat Pilot story at the link below.