Merrifield re-appointment bad for kids

FTS Opinion

By Krista Kafer

Writing from a special place in Hell where I rent a small office, I’d like to congratulate state Rep. Mike Merrifield on his reappointment to chair the House Education Committee.

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Merrifield stays Chairman of House Education Committee

A Face the State Staff Report

Rep. Terrance Carroll, D-Denver, slated to takeover as Speaker of the House in January and a strong advocate of parental rights in education, has appointed well-known charter school adversary Rep. Mike Merrifield, D-Manitou Springs, to continue his tenure at the helm of the House Education Committee.

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Anti-soda bill heads to state education board for implementation

A Face the State Staff Report

The State Board of Education is now considering how to implement legislation passed earlier this year that imposes limits on the accessibility of soft drinks available at Colorado public schools. Colorado’s superintendents maintain that such decisions should be left to local districts.

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Segment 4 - Michelle Malkin comes to Colorado

Blogger and author Michelle Malkin announced this week she has moved to Colorado. Face The State visits with her to talk about blogging, the mainstream media and the 2008 election. More >

11/13: Voters reject school tax hikes

Last week, voters proved fickle when it came to big tax increases for schools. More >

Groff, Carroll selections give hope to school choice supporters

A Face the State Staff Report

This year's newly minted state House and Senate Democrat leaders have given school choice supporters a reason to be cautiously optimistic, as the two men slated to lead their respective chambers have often split with their union-backed party to support school choice.

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11/10: Urban Democrats take the helm

There’s a new top dog at the Colorado House of Representatives. More >

Despite across the board losses, GOP holds on to State Board of Ed.

A Face the State Staff Report

Despite crushing losses across Colorado for the state's Republican party, the GOP is eagerly greeting the news that it will still be in charge of the State Board of Education.

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Attorney General's office takes a stand for charter schools

A Face the State Staff Report

In oral arguments made in a case challenging the state’s authority to create and fund charter schools, the Colorado Solicitor General maintained that charter schools have a constitutional right to exist.

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10/30: 'Overprivileged' students?

What does racial diversity have to do with academic achievement? More >