Blog posts are the opinions of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of A+ Colorado.
A + is committed to supporting districts as they meet the needs of their students while continuing to ask the important questions. At this time one such question is: which areas of the state are most vulnerable economically and how might that impact students? We know that students who are eligible for free and reduced…
During these difficult times, as districts are tasked with unprecedented situations and decisions, we wanted to take the time to shine a light on a student population that is often overlooked, those without stable home environments. The state defines students experiencing homelessness as any youth who lacks a “fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.” This…
Are there any interesting stories in the recently released October Count data? A cursory analysis of the recently released October count data has us talking about school choice and the changing demographic landscape in Colorado education. As the overall student population growth has slowed in recent years, the number of students identified as Hispanic has…
“The interim school finance committee discussed shifting our school funding formula, but didn’t propose changes since there isn’t new funding in the system. What do we know about how money might impact student outcomes?” Many conversations about student success often include a discussion of funding and spending. As parents, community members, and taxpayers we often…