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VIDEO: DPS Open Negotiations -See for Yourself 0
- February 11, 2019
Since last spring, the public has witnessed a growing number of teachers who have expressed their frustration with the level of education funding from both the state legislature and their own districts’ compensation plans. In April last year, thousands of teachers rallied multiple days at the State Capitol Building as the legislature discussed the School
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Masters v. School District Number 1 0
- June 9, 2016
The Independence Institute has long been a champion of tenure reform, local control, and flexibility in the realm of school and district personnel decisions. In 2010, the Institute was part of a broad, bipartisan coalition supporting Senate Bill 191, Colorado’s teacher evaluation and tenure reform bill. It continues to defend SB 191’s critical reforms from both
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Ugly Smear Column Tries, Fails to Shove Conservative Education Reform Aside 0
- November 11, 2015
I hope you all enjoyed a nice, long break from recent depressing edu-happenings over the last few days. I also hope that your disappointment is tempered by hope for the future. As my friend Ross Izard pointed out in a recent op-ed—and as my dad always says—it ain’t over ‘til the fat lady sings. I never have […]
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Contract Schools Bring Innovative New Choices to Denver Public Schools 0
- June 7, 2005
In an effort to improve student achievement, Denver Public Schools is expanding its school options by contracting with non-public school providers — including Escuela de Tlatelolco, Connections Academy and the New America School.
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