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What are the biggest issues facing child care in Colo.?

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, October 28th, 3:35 pm

Denver, Co -- That question and many others are raised in Qualistar Colorado’s 2011 Signature Report, published today at www.qualistar.org. Qualistar’s first-annual Signature Report provides a detailed situation analysis of the current issues facing Colorado’s child care industry and presents key findings and critical questions to consider.

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Pres. Obama coming to Denver to announce help for students with loans

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, October 25th, 10:53 am

DENVER -- President Barack Obama’s tour of the west brings him back to Colorado Tuesday for the second time in four weeks.

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Bush touts 'No Child Left Behind,' education reform with Colorado allies

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 20th, 12:31 pm

DENVER -- Former President George W. Bush paid tribute to Get Smart Schools, a local education reform nonprofit, in brief comments after a roundtable discussion there Thursday morning.

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Jeffco's diversity and inclusion efforts win top recognition

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 13th, 2:30 pm

The work of Jeffco’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion is being noticed with the honor of the 2011 Institution Award from the National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME). NAME is a non-profit organization that recognizes innovative, outstanding work that makes major contributions in the field of multicultural education.

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Lawmakers weigh Shaffer's 'emergency' request to audit Colo. online schools

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 27th, 1:21 pm

Colorado lawmakers are directing auditors to research how to examine online schools K-12 schools after Democratic Senate President Brandon Shaffer expressed concern over student failure rates at the schools.

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Opponents file complaint over Colorado school tax initiative

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 14th, 12:38 pm

Opponents of a Colorado initiative to raise taxes for education have filed a complaint with the secretary of state's office claiming a person gathering signatures made false and misleading statements about the measure.

The complaint filed by conservative think tank president Jon Caldara says a signature gatherer was videotaped making false claims that the measure would not raise taxes.

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CO education officials move forward with waiver of No Child Left Behind law, join other states

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 14th, 12:25 pm

The Colorado Board of Education is joining other states seeking waivers from parts of the federal No Child Left Behind law.

Education officials decided Wednesday they will proceed with an application to the U.S. Department of Education asking to opt out of some of the requirements of the widely criticized Bush-era law. Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced last month he would give states that option.

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