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Homeschool enrichment programs in limbo following state funding changes
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (1511+ words) New adjustments to how Colorado funds education include sweeping changes to its homeschool enrichment programs, halting some from starting and forcing some to close. A prominent local authorizer of these programs may also have to end, following a series of…...
Banning Lewis Academy cutting ties with management company
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (662+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to include a statement from Accel Schools. Banning Lewis Academy is moving on from its charter school management organization and toward a more in-house operation. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment reported…...
GUEST OPINION: Assure access to home-school enrichment programs
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (408+ words) There's'a common misconception that homeschooling happens around a kitchen table. For many Colorado families, that picture is incomplete.' Homeschooling is a deeply intentional choice, one rooted in knowing a child's unique needs and wanting to meet them well. But'it's'also a…...
A look into Colorado Springs homeschool programs offered by districts
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (483+ words) Class is almost back in session. But some students will be waking up to get ready for school at home. As homeschooling across the United States becomes more popular, many districts are starting to implement programs to assist parents in…...
Homeschooling grows in Colorado as safety concerns overtake religious motivations
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (1281+ words) Homeschooling is on the rise in Colorado, with enrollment growing 51% over the past decade " far outpacing traditional public schools. While homeschooling once primarily appealed to families looking for curriculum aligned with their religious beliefs, today's parents are more likely to…...