universal preschool
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Federal judge begins trial on Catholic schools’ claims against Colorado preschool program
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A federal judge heard arguments and testimony beginning on Tuesday over whether Colorado’s new universal pre-kindergarten program unconstitutionally forces a pair of Catholic preschools to violate their religious beliefs about sexual orientation and gender identity in order to participate as providers. In August, the Archdiocese of Denver and other plaintiffs brought suit against the state,…
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State Sen. Janet Buckner touts Colorado preschool program at White House panel
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Colorado’s own state Sen. Janet Buckner traveled to Washington D.C. on Wednesday to promote state policies on preschool. Buckner joined more than 90 legislators from 41 states at the White House to discuss how politicians are working to improve the supply and accessibility of child care throughout the country, and improve job quality for child…
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Hundreds of child care providers sign up for Colorado’s universal preschool program
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Registration for child care providers to participate in Colorado’s new universal preschool program is now open, with state officials reporting that more than 250 providers have signed up already. Around one week after the registration portal went live, there are more than 12,000 openings available for kids to receive state-funded preschool through the providers that…
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Dawn Odean tapped to lead Colorado’s universal preschool program
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Dawn Odean of Jefferson County Public Schools has been appointed to lead Colorado’s new universal preschool program rolling out next year, the state announced Friday. Odean will serve as director of the universal preschool program beginning on Aug. 15, responsible for the implementation and coordination of the program under the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.…
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Gov. Jared Polis signs bill for 10 hours per week of free universal preschool
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By the fall of 2023, all 4-year-old children in Colorado will be able to attend preschool for free, thanks to new legislation signed into law on Monday. House Bill 1295 will establish a long-promised universal preschool program and a new Department of Early Childhood. Under the bill, the program will begin in 2023, providing 10…
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Colorado legislature OKs free universal preschool, new Department of Early Childhood
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Free universal preschool is all but assured in Colorado after the legislature passed House Bill 1295 on Thursday, preparing to send it to Gov. Jared Polis for final approval. If signed into law, the bill would establish the long-promised universal preschool program and a new Department of Early Childhood. Under the bill, the program would…
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Colorado House approves universal preschool, new Department of Early Childhood
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Universal preschool is one big step closer to becoming a reality in Colorado after the state House of Representatives approved House Bill 1295 on Friday, sending it to the state Senate for consideration. If enacted, the bill would establish the long-promised universal preschool program and a new Department of Early Childhood in Colorado. Under the…
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Panel approves bill establishing Department of Early Childhood, universal preschool in Colorado
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Legislation working through the state House aims to establish a long-promised universal preschool program and a new Department of Early Childhood in Colorado. The House Education Committee approved House Bill 1295 Thursday, sending it to the appropriations panel before it will reach the full House for consideration. Bill sponsors said this is the next step…
