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Jason Gonzales covers higher education and legislative matters for Chalkbeat Colorado. He reports in partnership with Open Campus.
Colorado
May 15, 2026
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1 min read
Despite fiscal constraints, lawmakers approved numerous education-related bills during the 120 day session.
May 13, 2026
Many students who balance parenting and college say they feel invisible on four-year campuses.
May 11, 2026
He spoke about the federal education tax-credit program at an Invest in Education Foundation event.
May 8, 2026
The program was approved last year as part of the Republican-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
May 1, 2026
The move ended sponsors' hope to place limits on Colorado's use of the President Donald Trump-backed program.
Apr 29, 2026
Currently 27 of the state’s 64 counties have waitlists or freezes in place for the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program.
Apr 24, 2026
The State Board of Education is also looking to change rules governing the kinds of enrichment classes that would be eligible for public funding.
Apr 20, 2026
Civics and government teacher Sam Westerdale shares her experience as an educator in a How I Teach interview.
Apr 17, 2026
Denver superintendent called the request “privilege coded as innovation.”
Beyond High School
Apr 15, 2026
2 min read
Colorado's Fund My Future program has helped increase federal student aid application completions at 11 high schools.
Apr 10, 2026
Khan Academy's founder predicted a revolution in learning when he rolled out an AI-powered tutoring chatbot.
Apr 8, 2026
They hope lawmakers will allow one more class of high school seniors to participate.
Apr 3, 2026
The judge’s March 25 ruling provides more details about how the shooting unfolded.
Mar 30, 2026
A new bill would change how Colorado districts work with charter schools on local initiatives.
