Tag: universal preschool
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Costs explode for Colorado program covering pregnant women and children living in the U.S. illegally
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A state program providing health care to pregnant women and children living in the country illegally is costing far more than lawmakers expected, with expenses nearly tripling in just a year and threatening to squeeze Colorado’s budget amid a nearly $1 billion shortfall. The program, launched in 2024, now enrolls more than 30,000 people and…
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Despite growing pains, universal preschool program expands access for thousands of El Paso County families
By Laura Fitzgerald, Special to The Gazette When Samuel Clark and his wife welcomed their second child into their family, Clark’s mother-in-law moved in to take care of her grandchild. Despite their professional, full-time jobs, the cost of two kids in child care would have been unaffordable for Clark and his wife. Then, Clark’s mother-in-law…
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Colorado sees record early applications for universal preschool
Early preschool applications for the upcoming school year are breaking records for a program with 42,862 4-year-olds enrolled statewide. As of Monday, the program had received 12,886 applications. “Investing in high-quality early education is one of the most effective ways we can support children, families and the long-term strength of our state,” Lisa Roy, executive director…
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Colorado’s universal preschool enrollment open for upcoming school year
Enrollment is open for Colorado’s universal preschool program, which provides up to 15 hours of free education for 4-year-old children across the state. The $344 million program has served nearly 90,000 children since its creation in 2023, the Governor’s Office said. “Families across the state are saving more than $6,300 per year on free preschool…
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Colorado’s universal preschool enrollment open for upcoming school year
Enrollment is open for Colorado’s universal preschool program, which provides up to 15 hours of free education for 4-year-old children across the state. The $344 million program has served nearly 90,000 children since its creation in 2023, the Governor’s Office said. “Families across the state are saving more than $6,300 per year on free preschool…
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Gov. Polis discusses future of education with U.S. Ed. Secretary McMahon, entrepreneur Mark Cuban
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gov. Jared Polis revealed the culmination of his work as both the state’s highest elected official and chairman of the National Governors Association in improving public education Friday during the association’s summer meeting. Pulling from his own initiatives spearheaded in Colorado and innovations in education…
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Federal judge begins trial on Catholic schools’ claims against Colorado preschool program
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,…