Research Briefs
Original research from the Ready Colorado team focused on education, school choice, and the complex history of schools in Colorado.
The 74: School Budgets Soar 16% Over 2 Years, But Experts Warn of ‘Bloodletting’ to Come
As federal COVID relief dollars flow to schools across the country, budgets have swollen more than 16% over the last two years, a recent analysis of more than 100 districts reveals.
The 74: ‘Nation’s Report Card’: Two Decades of Growth Wiped Out by Two Years of Pandemic
Two decades of growth for American students in reading and math were wiped away by just two years of pandemic-disrupted learning, according to national test scores released this morning.
CPR: Colorado standardized test results are in. Here are 6 key takeaways
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 test results.
What does the Colorado State Board of Education do?
Though the State Board of Education oversees and approves a multi-billion dollar budget and makes policies that govern Colorado’s 170+ school districts, it remains a relatively obscure aspect of our state’s government.
Axios: Education a potent force this election year, poll shows
A new poll shared exclusively with Axios Denver finds likely voters are animated about what students are taught in school, split on whether to require COVID-19 vaccines and upset with local school boards.
POLL: 2022 Colorado Voters on Education Issues
Charter schools have nearly a 3:1 favorable image and 76% of voters believe that parents should have a say in what their children are taught.
Colorado Politics: Ready Colorado taps Dr. Brenda Dickhoner to be president and CEO
Dr. Brenda Dickhoner is joining conservative education advocacy group Ready Colorado to serve as the organization’s president and chief executive officer.
Charter School Pluralism: Denver and El Paso County
Pluralism in school model is a value that policymakers should prioritize when making decisions if they want to maintain strong public support for school choice.