The bill would put reading intervention programs in place for students who need it. The programs would give districts more tools and money to teach kids how to read.
Democrats in the upper chamber argued the bill is a big step backward in the push for equal opportunity at the over 100 public colleges and universities in the Lone Star State.
Sue Furey writes, "When I read that parents don't think educators listen, or that they are indoctrinating students with unacceptable information, I am sad and discouraged. This is far from the truth."
Mayor Jordan Hess said the Missoula Police Department responded quickly and while the incident was peacefully resolved, it created fears citywide given the nation's high number of school shootings.
Eddie McClafferty writes, "I know some of those who are trying to push their agenda prefer us not to teach anything that may include the word “sex.” But let’s face it, folks, when we teach biology, we talk about the reproductive systems."
Would revise the laws about religious expression from teachers and students and allow both groups to openly pray or discuss religion in a school setting.
Finding themselves shut out of power at the state level for at least the next two years, Colorado Republicans are redoubling their efforts to score major policy wins at the ballot box in 2024.
The House Education Committee tabled a bill 12-1 last week that would have provided funding for free school meals to all students in the public school system.