Jason Gonzales
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Colorado goes paperless: Students will take computer-based SAT and PSAT starting next year
Colorado offers the SAT for free to all high school juniors. Students can use the test to meet graduation requirements, while the state uses it to measure school performance. → Read More
Colorado advocates want to send schools a message: It’s never OK to hit a kid
Without a law on the books, Colorado allows corporal punishment. Colorado lawmakers said they want to ban it even if physical discipline isn’t widely used in schools. → Read More
Colorado K-12, higher education workers would get state workplace protections in bill
Colorado K-12 and higher education workers don’t have a guaranteed right to collective bargaining, but a bill this year would extend them more workplace protections. → Read More
Colorado College withdraws from U.S. News & World Report rankings. What does that mean for students?
Colorado College decided to no longer participate in the U.S. News & World Report rankings because they believe the rankings equate wealth and privilege with academic quality. → Read More
Some Colorado colleges enroll more first-generation students. Should they get more money?
Students who are the first in their families to go to college need more support. Should Colorado universities get more money when they enroll more of them? → Read More
Teacher apprenticeships among solutions lawmakers consider for educator shortages
Colorado lawmakers have proposed an apprenticeship program, financial support, and help for out-of-state teachers to get licenses as ways to alleviate teacher shortages. → Read More
Incarcerated Colorado students may get early release for graduating college
To encourage people in prison to attend college, Colorado could allow them to earn time off their sentence for getting an education. → Read More
In new strategic plan, Colorado wants residents to find the value in higher education
Why go to college? How Colorado envisions higher education that leads to higher salaries for graduates and that fills pivotal jobs in the state. → Read More
Colorado remains highly educated but lost ground during the pandemic, report finds
Lumina’s A Stronger Nation report shows progress in who holds a college degree or credential, even as Colorado as a whole lost ground during the pandemic. → Read More
Colorado adults who never finished high school could get more help toward a diploma
Adult high school diploma programs and digital literacy training for Colorado adults could produce more educated workers and train more people for hard-to-fill jobs. → Read More
Colorado’s science and engineering university wants to enroll more Pell students. Here’s how
Among public universities, Colorado School of Mines has some of the lowest shares of Pell Grant students on campus in the country. → Read More
Gov. Jared Polis promises to fully fund Colorado schools within four years
In his 2023 State of the State speech, Gov. Jared Polis said he has a plan to increase funding for Colorado K-12 schools while also making living in Colorado more affordable. → Read More
Colorado higher ed leaders to lawmakers: Funding isn’t keeping up with inflation
Colorado higher education leaders drafted a letter to the Joint Budget Committee saying they need more money next year to meet inflation and help students. → Read More
Here are first education bills Colorado lawmakers filed during the 2023 legislative session
The first days of the 2023 Colorado legislative session included bills addressing teacher and counselor shortages, student mental health needs, and helping adults get diplomas. → Read More
First day: Colorado lawmakers pledge ‘thoughtful’ school funding debate amid budget constraints
Colorado lawmakers kicked off the 2023 General Assembly legislative session with promises to invest in education and address affordability, despite a tight budget. → Read More
2023 Colorado General Assembly: The people’s guide to following education issues
Who’s on the education committees? Where can I find bills? We’ve got all the information you need to keep track of Colorado education issues during the 2023 legislative session. → Read More
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis budget update: money for workforce development and math instruction
Free training for workers in high-demand fields like health care and education, plus more money for math tutoring, are top priorities in Gov. Jared Polis’ updated budget request. → Read More
Beyond High School: Tips from college graduates who took the scenic route
It’s what you can’t predict that makes the path to graduation difficult. → Read More
Seven issues we’re watching in the 2023 Colorado legislative session
Colorado lawmakers will debate numerous education topics in 2023 including school finance, a school accountability overhaul, math instruction, and school budgets. → Read More
How did Colorado community colleges double their graduation rate? By better meeting student needs
The Colorado Community College System improved its graduation rates by giving students more support in and out of the classroom, according to a Complete College America report. → Read More