teacher unions
-
NOONAN | Now’s the time to see who’s getting — and spending — in the guv’s race
—
by
The Colorado governor’s race illustrates the new normal in campaign finance. Candidates need millions to win a primary. Six of eight candidates in the GOP and Democratic primaries have raised more than a million dollars. Victor Mitchell and U.S. Rep. Jared Polis have multiple millions through self-funding as of the most recent reports. Former state Sen. Michael…
-
FEEDBACK | Teachers, guns & money — and more
—
by
More money into the system – or better pay for the best teachers? The recent opinion piece from Colorado teacher Jill Cullis shed some light on the problems facing Colorado’s schools. Recent increases in funding, with the bulk of those dollars not going to teachers’ salaries, is the real problem. During Teacher Appreciation Week, we should…
-
And the winner of the Republican gubernatorial primary is — Democrat Michael Johnston! (Kidding.)
—
by
As reported by Chalkbeat Colorado and other media this week, the Colorado Supreme Court on Monday upheld a much-debated 2010 state law that lets school districts place veteran teachers on unpaid leave if they are underperforming. Meaning, tenure won’t shield teachers from dismissal. The ruling drew accolades from education reformers, including Democratic gubernatorial candidate…
