EDUCATION - Publications - Independence Institute

Altering Courses: A Profile of Crossroads School 0
- June 23, 2016
In “Altering Courses,” Senior Education Policy Analyst Ross Izard describes his time at Crossroads School in Longmont, Colorado. Described lovingly as the “island of misfit toys where everybody fits,” Crossroads is a private, faith-based alternative school for at-risk middle and high school students. Started in 2010 with the specific goal of serving children whose needs
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Education Labor Handbook: A Guide to Collective Bargaining Reform in Colorado 0
- May 24, 2016
Colorado’s education labor landscape is complicated. But despite the heavy contractual jargon and often inscrutable political currents, there are tremendous opportunities for meaningful, sensible reform. Written by Senior Education Policy Analyst Ben DeGrow and co-authored by Education Policy Analyst Ross Izard, the Education Labor Handbook provides the most comprehensive view of collective bargaining reform in
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Intervening for Success: A Profile of the Havern School for Children with Learning Disabilities 0
- March 28, 2016
Havern’s intervention model, rich history, and tight-knit community form the foundations of a truly inspirational school.
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Raaki Garcia Show Debuts on Colorado Spanish-Language Radio 0
- October 9, 2012
Today the Education Policy Center’s Raaki Garcia-Ulam debuts her own weekly free market talk show on Colorado Spanish-language radio station AM 1150 KNRV. Education will be one among a many relevant and timely topics discussed on the program. Read the Independence Institute press release for details.
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A Chronology of School Choice in the U.S.0
- May 4, 2012
The report highlights the evolution of school choice in American history, from the colonial era to the present. Krista Kafer examines the trends, policies, laws, and court cases that have marked the nation’s progress toward educational freedom.
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The Citizens' Budget: K-12 Funding Issue Brief 0
- December 3, 2010
This concise issue brief on K-12 education is part of the comprehensive Citizens’ Budget. The report lays out a road map for Colorado policy makers to implement policies that would close next year’s billion-dollar budget problem and establish a sustainable trend line for balanced budgets into the future, with no increase in taxes or fees. This section explores how Colorado’s current K-12 school funding system works and offers ideas for savings, including a tax credit program to offset private school tuition costs.
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