Rise & Shine: Dougco taps contingency

COLORADO

NATIONAL

  • To earn classroom certification, more teaching and less testing – New York and at least 25 other states are changing how they certify teachers. New York Times
  • School dress codes aren’t just for students anymore. USA Today
  • Biden draws education contrasts in speech to teachers at AFT convention. USA Today
  • Union fights state effort to implement Louisiana voucher program. Education Week
  • Is a charter school chain called Rocketship ready to soar across America? Washington Post
  • Senate committee report on for-profit colleges condemns costs and practices. New York Times

OPINION

  • Guest commentary: Community colleges focus on remedial education. Denver Post
  • Column: Questions for Mayor Hancock on city and Denver Public Schools’ tax questions. Denver Post

Rise & Shine

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