EDUCATION - Latest on K-12 Issues - Independence Institute

Amy Oliver Show: Empowering Students with Real School Finance Reform 0
- April 18, 2013
Following up on his op-ed for the Denver Post, John Conlin from End the Education Plantation talks about a better K-12 reform idea than what is presented in Colorado’s school finance reform bill, SB 213.
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Appeals Court Panel Renews Dougco Families’ Hopes 0
- February 28, 2013
The Independence Institute, Colorado’s leading pro-freedom policy voice, praised today’s decision to restore a groundbreaking school choice program previously struck down by a Denver judge.
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Colo. Capitol Room Packed to Talk Student Backpack Funding 0
- December 11, 2012
On Thursday, December 6, a panel event co-sponsored by the Independence Institute packed a State Capitol committee room with 85 people to advance the discussion about how Colorado can embrace and implement backpack funding in future K-12 policy changes. Addressing an audience of educators, policymakers, and other citizens, four panelists shared some “outside-the-box” ideas on
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Analyst Addresses What’s Needed to Make Extended Learning Time Work 0
- December 7, 2012
Senior policy analyst Ben DeGrow commented recently in an American Family Radio News (One News Now) story to provide perspective on news that some Colorado schools were among the recipients of grant money to provide longer or more days to serve especially low-income students. DeGrow told reporter Bob Kellogg that more than just the amount
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Amy Oliver Show: Common Core Concerns Resurface in Colorado 0
- December 5, 2012
Former assistant education secretary Bill Evers explains why he continues to resist the strong push for Common Core national education standards. The quality of standards and questions about federal influence of classroom curricula have fueled pushback in several states. Though the Common Core was adopted here two years ago, Colorado may be next, as the State Board of Education has sought input from national experts.
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Amy Oliver Show: Falcon 49 Continues Advancing Innovation 0
- November 28, 2012
Senior education policy analyst Ben DeGrow guest hosts a conversation with school board member Chris Wright about Falcon School District 49’s innovative changes they’re doing to promote teacher professionalism, parental involvement and fiscal responsibility — culminating with the University of Innovation idea to empower teachers on a professional track with best practices and mentorship opportunities.
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