Research Briefs
Original research from the Ready Colorado team focused on education, school choice, and the complex history of schools in Colorado.
The History of School Choice in Colorado
From the birth of charter schools to Douglas County’s litigated Choice Scholarship Program, here’s the history of school choice in the State of Colorado.
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.
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.
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.