Districts begin tough budget talks
A $110 million cut in state funding was barely noted Thursday as districts, bracing for worse, talked about reducing teacher pay and four-day weeks.
Archive for: January, 2010
CU a leader in preparing STEM teachers
The University of Colorado is getting attention for itsgroundbreaking efforts to recruit future teachers in math, science, technology and engineering.
$110 million K-12 cut a done deal
Gov. Bill Ritter Thursday afternoon signed Senate Bill 10-065, the measure that cuts $110 million from current state K-12 support and specifies that the state won’t cover $20 million in higher-than-projected enrollment and at-risk student increases.
Budget angst fills Capitol
No matter where you looked Wednesday in the Capitol complex, there were people worrying or arguing about the state’s budget woes.
PERA compromise wins panel support
The proposed Public Employees’ Retirement Association rescue plan passed the Senate Finance Committee 5-2 Tuesday after members approved key changes supported by education interests.
Ritter names higher ed study panel
Gov. Bill Ritter Tuesday finally named the full membership of the panel assigned to develop a new strategic plan for the state’s colleges and universities.
Report: Students in poverty increase
Colorado’s K-12 enrollment is up again this year but the number of students in poverty is growing even faster
ECE scholarship bill bets on fed funds
A proposed scholarship program for early childhood education workers wouldn’t go into effect unless federal funding is found.
Saying YES to college
In the schools founded by Chris Barbic, 100 percent of students are accepted into a four-year college – it’s a graduation requirement.
Flap dooms Fort Lewis tuition bill
Rep. Karen Middleton has learned that you mess with a college’s budget at your peril.
