Yazmin Navarro wins the CD8 seat to secure a pro-school choice majority on the State Board of Education

Nov 7, 2024 | Press Releases

LITTLETON, Colo – Ready Colorado celebrates the victory of Republican candidate Yazmin Navarro in the 8th Congressional District seat on the Colorado State Board of Education. Yazmin is currently in the lead with 51.54% of the vote with her vote share gaining...

Navigating the Digital Age: The Effects of Social Media on Student Behavior and Learning

Sep 30, 2024 | Research

Executive Summary Smartphones and social media have revolutionized communication, learning, and entertainment, but their pervasive presence has resulted in harmful effects on children and young adults. The mental health of U.S. teenagers has declined significantly...

Revamping the School Finance Formulas in Colorado and Tennessee

Jul 30, 2024 | Blog Posts

In 2024, the Colorado General Assembly passed an overhaul of the state’s school finance formula. The new formula, which will take effect in the 2025-26 school year, will replace a 30-year-old system. Colorado was not the first state to revamp its education funding...

2024 Legislative Review

May 20, 2024 | Policy Briefs

The 2024 legislative session is wrapped up and we’re happy to report that expanding and protecting school choice, opportunity, and reform remains the popular position in the Colorado General Assembly, thanks to the incredible efforts of our bipartisan advocacy...

Anti-charter bill, HB24-1363, is defeated in first committee hearing

Apr 12, 2024 | Press Releases

PHOTO: Pictured from left to right is Stephen Bartholomew, Executive Director of New Legacy Charter School, and students Imani with her son Kayden, Lucero with her son Emilio. DENVER – Following last night’s defeat of the anti-charter bill, House Bill 24-1363, Ready...