CPR: Colorado standardized test results are in. Here are 6 key takeaways

Aug 17, 2022 | News Articles

Colorado students in most grades did better on statewide tests in math and English this spring compared to last year. But scores in almost every grade level and subject area are still below where they were before the pandemic, according to newly released state...

What does the Colorado State Board of Education do?

Aug 17, 2022 | Research

Introduction The State Board of Education administers a multi-billion dollar budget and makes policies that govern Colorado’s 800,000+ students across 178 school districts, and yet it remains a relatively obscure aspect of our state’s government.  As a candidate...

POLL: 2022 Colorado Voters on Education Issues

Aug 15, 2022 | Polling

Ready Colorado commissioned a poll by Cygnal to measure where Colorado voters stand on important educational issues. Here is a brief summary of the results: • Support for education choice and reform is incredibly strong.• The country is headed way off on the wrong...

Axios: Education a potent force this election year, poll shows

Feb 7, 2022 | News Articles

By John Frank for Axios The tumultuous ouster of the Douglas County superintendent by conservative board members is just the latest example of how education is a political flashpoint ahead of the 2022 election. State of play: A new poll shared...

Colorado Politics: Ready Colorado taps Dr. Brenda Dickhoner to be president and CEO

Aug 12, 2021 | News Articles

Dr. Brenda Dickhoner is joining conservative education advocacy group Ready Colorado to serve as the organization’s president and chief executive officer. “I strongly believe that our education system can, and must, do better to meet the varied needs of all...