Colorado sues Trump administration over $80M freeze in school funding - Golden Transcript Colorado sues Trump administration over $80M education funding freeze, putting school programs and student services at risk across multiple districts.

Colorado AG Phil Weiser is suing the Trump administration after an $80M federal education funding freeze left schools scrambling.

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Sterling Ranch charter school application draws scrutiny - Highlands Ranch Herald John Adams Academy has applied to open a classical charter school in Sterling Ranch by 2026, sparking debate over its curriculum, enrollment plan, and decision to bypass local oversight.

A classical charter school wants to open in Sterling Ranch, and the application is sparking real controversy.

Supporters praise its vision. Critics say it sidesteps local accountability and pushes a narrow ideology.

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Jeffco’s McLain Community High School model supports grief and growth - Jeffco Transcript McLain Community High School student Kailei Gardner overcame personal tragedy to graduate early, reflecting the school’s supportive, flexible approach that’s helping more Jeffco students succeed.

📚🎓 After losing her brother and father, Kailei Gardner found a lifeline in McLain Community High School's supportive, flexible approach.

Read how Jeffco’s alternative schools are helping more students succeed:

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Questions emerge over advocacy group’s visit to DougCo elementary school - Colorado Community Media A visit by the conservative group Grandparents 4 Kids to Prairie Crossing Elementary raised questions about how the district vets outside visitors and whether advocacy groups are given equal classroom...

A visit from the conservative group Grandparents 4 Kids to a Douglas County elementary school sparked questions about transparency, vetting and political access in classrooms.

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What’s next for Jefferson? Who gets to decide? - Colorado Community Media Community members at Jefferson Jr./Sr. High in Edgewater, Colorado, are rallying to keep their school open after the district paused a proposed closure. Families and educators are pushing a grassroots...

What’s next for Jefferson, and who gets to decide?

Jeffco pauses closure plans, but the fight for Jefferson’s future is far from over.

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Jeffco’s plan for Jefferson Jr./Sr.: A revamp or another school closure? - Colorado Community Media For years, Joel Newton has watched Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School shrink, not just in size but in opportunity. His daughters saw electives disappear. Sports teams struggled to find enough players. Teac...

Jeffco’s plan for Jefferson Jr./Sr.: A revamp or another school closure?

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National School Choice Week highlights progress and inequities in Denver metro area schools - Colorado Community Media Colorado has long been a pioneer in school choice, offering families various educational options, including public, charter, private and magnet schools, as well as open enrollment across district boundaries since 1994.  According to the Reason Foundation, data from the Colorado Department of Education showed that more than 199,000 students, 28% of those enrolled in traditional […]

As National School Choice Week unfolds, my latest article delves into the progress and persistent inequities in Denver metro area schools.

Discover how Colorado's diverse educational options impact students across the region. Read more here:

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Denver, Douglas County school board races draw big bucks Denver, Douglas County school board races draw big bucks

Wow RT @zahiratorresdp: I've covered races for state & congressional seats that draw less money than this http://bit.ly/17OfWWy #coloed