Charter school focused on black students challenged

Sep 30, 2022 | Opinion Editorials

Do Black students matter to school board members? Apparently not if you’re a school board member backed by the teachers union, if a recent charter school battle in Denver is any indication. At issue was a proposed charter school in Denver named 5280 Freedom School,...

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...

A School for Every Kid

Aug 15, 2022 | Videos

A School for Every Kid Produced alongside the Colorado Charter School Institute, “A School for Every Kid” highlights charter schools in the state that are innovating in the sphere of education to provide personalized experiences for their...

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...

Charter School Pluralism: Denver and El Paso County

Jul 25, 2022 | Blog Posts

Denver is frequently seen as the flash point for charter school battles between supporters and opponents. As the largest municipality in Colorado, the Mile-High City receives a substantial portion of attention paid to its charter schools. But Denver is not the only...