DREAM bill introduced
Bills to help undocumented college students, create yet another education study panel and transform PERA were introduced Monday. Roundup
Archive for: January, 2011
Senate takes up symbolic budget fight
The Senate today passed its own version of the contentious budget resolution that has divided legislative Democrats and Republicans.
Monday Churn: Legislature hitting stride
This week’s events include a meeting between the Joint Budget Committee and the House and Senate Ed committees to talk budget
Podcast: School nurse shortage
A state school nursing consultant discusses a growing shortage occurring as students with needs increase … [Listen]
Legislative calendar Jan. 31-Feb. 4
Here’s the calendar of education-related meetings in the legislature for Jan. 31-Feb. 4.
APS may drop high school P.E. mandate
Aurora Public Schools could become the only district in the state to eliminate P.E. as a high school graduation requirement
State’s smallest school district going K-5
The tiny 26-student Agate school district will close its middle and high school and operate only as a K-5 elementary district next year
Friday Churn: The effectiveness awards
A principal from Center and teachers from Cherry Creek and Mapleton are among the recipients of the state’s first effectiveness awards
Bill would expand turnaround choices
A new bill would increase options for turnaround schools and require greater public scrutiny of such plans. Plus roundup
Thursday churn: Jones seeks a little help
Updated – Dwight Jones, Colorado’s former ed commissioner, wants to hire some familiar faces to help in Vegas
