Rural school chiefs wary of new federal ed standards

Education

“Nationalized standards … leave people in rural school districts a bit chagrined.”

Guv, CSU unveil effort to slash costs for some students

Education

“Access to a high-quality, affordable education is one of the hallmarks of the American Dream. It was the key to my success.”

Panel approves new building fees for Western State students

Education

“The student vote was such a slim margin—less than 20 votes—and I’m not sure that these construction costs should be imposed on students who may or may not benefit from the new buildings”

Mountain college campuses now can offer four-year degrees

Education

“We will continue to be a community college. We will continue to welcome every student, whether they’re a valedictorian or whether they’re not quite ready for college.”

Teacher tenure, most contentious bill of 2010, signed into law

Education

“[The] CEA did not take a formal position of neutral. We didn’t take that action. We did not support the bill.”

2010 legislative highlights in review

Education

Tracking the final result of all bills reported on by the Colorado News Agency

Teachers union shaken, allies divided by passage of tenure reform

Education

“The Democratic party and the CEA usually agree on issues. Damage has been done, trust has been lost– how much is hard to know right now.”

With Democrats and unions divided, committee OK’s teacher-tenure reform

Education

“It’s in your hands to create a new moment in Colorado’s history. You are the only leaders who can reform aspects of earning tenure.”

Pols tap ‘earn to learn’ trend for Colorado kids

Education

“Market incentives work for big people and recent studies suggest that the same incentives will work for little people.”

Voters could have choice to amend TABOR

Education

“The real purpose of this measure is to establish a frontal attack—a way to get rid of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights”