Posts tagged with education funding

Last Updated: Jun. 12, 2018 · 7:46 p.m.

Cary Kennedy speaks as Colorado legislators and members of the Colorado Education Association rally for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jared Polis on the Capitol steps, Sept. 4, 2018. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Democrats want to make education the next hot topic in Colorado’s governor race

They’ve even launched a catchy slogan and campaign, “Fund Schools, Not Prisons,” which Polis supporters introduced Tuesday during a rally outside the Capitol.

A high school student at Vista Peak Preparatory works on a computer during an engineering class. (Nicholas Garcia/Chalkbeat)

How the heck does Colorado fund its schools? (And six other money questions you might be embarrassed to ask.)

Since public schools were founded, arguments have raged over how to pay for them. In Colorado, it’s one of the perennial debates.

Bail Bonds Row on Delaware Street. (Andrew Kenney/Denverite)

Odd Spots: The colorful houses of Bail Bonds Row, featuring a man named Red and an unsolved murder

A woman born in 1917 and a bail bondsman named Red have kept one of the most colorful parts of Civic Center alive for decades.

If you’re here, you care about Denver. Our quick, newsy (and sometimes a little funny) morning newsletter is for people like you, by people like you.

What is the current year?

Something went wrong!

Why do Denverite members help us pay the bills? Here’s what they say:

“Appreciate your newsletter packed with local news — and fun!”

“I love my community! Civic duty, love being part of Denver and Colorado.”

“I read every day and it’s reporting I don’t see elsewhere.”

Count me in

Thanks for your support. You’re the best. Can we answer anything for you?

Ask

Thanks for your support. You’re the best. Can we answer anything for you?

Ask

Democrats want to make education the next hot topic in Colorado’s governor race

How the heck does Colorado fund its schools? (And six other money questions you might be embarrassed to ask.)

Odd Spots: The colorful houses of Bail Bonds Row, featuring a man named Red and an unsolved murder

Denverite goes great with mornings

Powered by you

Hi again!

Hi again!