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Looking to the Next Wave of Learning Innovation, and Doing It “My Way”0
- March 27, 2013
How many education programs do you know that make Frank Sinatra songs pop into your head? At least that’s what some of the big people I know tell me. (H/T Ed News Colorado) Well, the Colorado Springs Gazette‘s Carol McGraw today featured such an online program from the Widefield School District that is tailored to […]
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Indiana Supreme Court Ruling a True, Lasting March Madness Victory for Kids 0
- March 26, 2013
Update, 3/27: For more perspective on the magnitude of yesterday’s court victory, read this redefinED commentary by Institute for Justice attorney Bert Gall, who argued the Indiana case. I’m feeling just a little jealous of Indiana today. Just a little now–this is Colorado after all. I’m not talking about the fact that the Hoosiers made […]
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All This Talk about Course Choice Makes Colorado Debates Seem So 20th Century 0
- March 25, 2013
While the big school finance reform legislation at the Colorado State Capitol explores reshuffling the dollars in a 20th century system — and dashing my youthful hopes along the way — other states continue to plow ahead with the idea of course choice. Students are enabled to customize their education by choosing courses regardless of […]
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New Digital Learning Report Card Charts Familiar Path for Colorado to Improve 0
- March 22, 2013
It’s time to send Colorado home with another report card (figuratively, I mean — not sure how you would do that literally). Back in January I pointed out the release of 3 national education policy report cards. Colorado got a C from Student First for some key teacher and choice policies, a B from the […]
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Guess No “Vouchers” in SB 213, Really Not Much Backpack Funding, Choice at All 0
- March 21, 2013
As it rushes through the state legislature, many questions remain about SB 213, the major school finance reform legislation tied to a billion dollar tax hike. A document from Senator Michael Johnston’s office suggested the proposal might include “vouchers” for high school students, but alas it isn’t so. Not only is it not “vouchers,” but the designated funds remain in district control, not student backpacks. I wish the bill had more reform.
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Big SB 213 School Finance Bill Hearing Keeps Me Watching, Brings Out Questions 0
- March 19, 2013
When it comes to the world of K-12 education in Colorado — you know, what keeps my little eyes busy watching — today (this week!) is all consumed in the political debates over Senate Bill 213, the big school finance overhaul tied to a billion dollar tax increase. So I invite you to follow the […]
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