May 29, 2026 | Policy Briefs
Introduction In a year defined by a $1.5 billion budget deficit, K-12 education funding was protected, including funding for charter schools. While spending cuts were made in other areas, support for schools remained intact. Ready Colorado also helped advance several...
May 21, 2025 | Policy Briefs
Introduction The 2025 legislative session was overshadowed by a $1.2 billion budget shortfall, which lawmakers addressed through a combination of spending cuts and funding reallocations. To close the gap, the Joint Budget Committee implemented reductions to state...
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...
