Our Denver Our Schools
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Denver community voice for neighborhood public schools. We support PUBLIC education, not privatization of schools through charters or vouchers.
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School segregation is increasing. The end of court oversight and charter growth are driving the changes.
A new analysis takes stock of school segregation on the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Segregation is growing fastest in the large districts that serve many students of color.
www.chalkbeat.org
Schools have become more segregated in large school districts as neighborhoods have become more racially mixed and as economic inequality between racial groups has declined.
WHY? No courts require it AND policies that favor school choice and parental preference.
www.chalkbeat.org/2024/05/06/s...
WHY? No courts require it AND policies that favor school choice and parental preference.
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"Weiser:
I would opt out of the program. While I welcome any support for education and investing in our kids’ future, I will never support vouchers. That includes any measures that siphon off scarce public K-12 school dollars to benefit private and parochial schools. That’s why I am a “no” here."
I would opt out of the program. While I welcome any support for education and investing in our kids’ future, I will never support vouchers. That includes any measures that siphon off scarce public K-12 school dollars to benefit private and parochial schools. That’s why I am a “no” here."
February 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
"Weiser:
I would opt out of the program. While I welcome any support for education and investing in our kids’ future, I will never support vouchers. That includes any measures that siphon off scarce public K-12 school dollars to benefit private and parochial schools. That’s why I am a “no” here."
I would opt out of the program. While I welcome any support for education and investing in our kids’ future, I will never support vouchers. That includes any measures that siphon off scarce public K-12 school dollars to benefit private and parochial schools. That’s why I am a “no” here."
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"The federal voucher tax credit... signals a clear shift in priorities. Instead of fully funding public schools, the federal government is experimenting with privatization — even as classrooms remain under-resourced and students’ needs go unmet."
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Trump’s New Voucher Tax Credit Isn’t About Tax Relief—It’s About The Future Of Public Education
Buried in the One Big Beautiful Bill, a modest tax credit signals a larger shift federally toward school privatization as public schools remain underfunded.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:26 AM
"The federal voucher tax credit... signals a clear shift in priorities. Instead of fully funding public schools, the federal government is experimenting with privatization — even as classrooms remain under-resourced and students’ needs go unmet."
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Colorado's Democratic Governor Polis joins with Trump and Republicans to support VOUCHERS for students to attend private and religious schools.@npeaction.bsky.social @publicedpartners.bsky.social @pfpsorg.bsky.social @derekwblack.bsky.social @joshcowenmi.bsky.social
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Invest in Education Foundation - Empowering Parents. Putting Kids First.
YouTube video by Invest In Education
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January 30, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Colorado's Democratic Governor Polis joins with Trump and Republicans to support VOUCHERS for students to attend private and religious schools.@npeaction.bsky.social @publicedpartners.bsky.social @pfpsorg.bsky.social @derekwblack.bsky.social @joshcowenmi.bsky.social
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WATCH this video to see how the Trump administration and their backers are moving to "shrink public school systems by steering taxpayer dollars to private, religious and charter schools, as well as options like homeschooling." @publicedpartners.bsky.social
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Inside the Trump Administration’s Plan to Change Public Education
YouTube video by ProPublica
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January 30, 2026 at 3:31 AM
WATCH this video to see how the Trump administration and their backers are moving to "shrink public school systems by steering taxpayer dollars to private, religious and charter schools, as well as options like homeschooling." @publicedpartners.bsky.social
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The federal voucher program is now law.
The Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program creates 100% tax credits that redirect public resources to private and religious schools…if governors choose to opt in.
Here’s how it works and why it matters:
www.a4pep.org/post/what-is... @publicedpartners.bsky.social
The Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program creates 100% tax credits that redirect public resources to private and religious schools…if governors choose to opt in.
Here’s how it works and why it matters:
www.a4pep.org/post/what-is... @publicedpartners.bsky.social
Federal Voucher Program Explained: What the Voucher Scheme Means for Public Education
A federal voucher program is now federal law. It creates a nationwide system of dollar-for-dollar tax credits that redirect public resources to private and religious schools. Governors must decide whe...
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January 28, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The federal voucher program is now law.
The Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program creates 100% tax credits that redirect public resources to private and religious schools…if governors choose to opt in.
Here’s how it works and why it matters:
www.a4pep.org/post/what-is... @publicedpartners.bsky.social
The Federal Tax Credit Voucher Program creates 100% tax credits that redirect public resources to private and religious schools…if governors choose to opt in.
Here’s how it works and why it matters:
www.a4pep.org/post/what-is... @publicedpartners.bsky.social
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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“We believe that as a public good, public dollars should fund public schools,” said Huu Nguyen, a board member at Illinois Families for Public Schools. “School voucher programs that take tax dollars to fund private education are the antithesis of public policy that supports the common good.”
Illinois could soon opt into the first federal school voucher program — an initiative long-championed by private school advocates and religious conservatives — but Gov. JB Pritzker has yet to weigh in.
Public school advocacy groups urge Gov. JB Pritzker to opt out of federal voucher program
Activists called for Gov. JB Pritzker to reject the first federal school voucher program under President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”
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January 28, 2026 at 12:50 AM
“We believe that as a public good, public dollars should fund public schools,” said Huu Nguyen, a board member at Illinois Families for Public Schools. “School voucher programs that take tax dollars to fund private education are the antithesis of public policy that supports the common good.”
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"The school privatization PR stunt is a pet project of the Gleason family and Koch family fortunes." @npeaction.bsky.social @pfpsorg.bsky.social @publicedpartners.bsky.social @ilfps.bsky.social @propublica.org @network4pubed.bsky.social @publiced412.bsky.social
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The Uber Rich Are Funding “National School Choice Week” to Attack Public Schools
The school privatization PR stunt is a pet project of the Gleason family and Koch family fortunes.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:28 AM
"The school privatization PR stunt is a pet project of the Gleason family and Koch family fortunes." @npeaction.bsky.social @pfpsorg.bsky.social @publicedpartners.bsky.social @ilfps.bsky.social @propublica.org @network4pubed.bsky.social @publiced412.bsky.social
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Trump's federal school voucher program will use tax dollars to pay for private and religious schools. Learn how this scheme will impact public schools. @npeaction.bsky.social @publicedpartners.bsky.social @publiced412.bsky.social @njpec.bsky.social@workingfamiliesco.bsky.social @propublica.org
January 27, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Trump's federal school voucher program will use tax dollars to pay for private and religious schools. Learn how this scheme will impact public schools. @npeaction.bsky.social @publicedpartners.bsky.social @publiced412.bsky.social @njpec.bsky.social@workingfamiliesco.bsky.social @propublica.org
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First of many of my annual reminders to journalists prepping pieces ahead “National School Choice Week” next week.
School Choice Week is an astroturf political outfit funded by DeVos, Gleason and Koch groups to mimic a movement.
It’s not a real thing.
School Choice Week is an astroturf political outfit funded by DeVos, Gleason and Koch groups to mimic a movement.
It’s not a real thing.
January 19, 2026 at 8:28 PM
First of many of my annual reminders to journalists prepping pieces ahead “National School Choice Week” next week.
School Choice Week is an astroturf political outfit funded by DeVos, Gleason and Koch groups to mimic a movement.
It’s not a real thing.
School Choice Week is an astroturf political outfit funded by DeVos, Gleason and Koch groups to mimic a movement.
It’s not a real thing.
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Trump's federal tax credit voucher program is not FREE MONEY like Governor Polis insists.
Watch this expert panel explain how this voucher scheme will harm public school funding and push students to private and religious schools. @joshcowenmi.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKcE...
Watch this expert panel explain how this voucher scheme will harm public school funding and push students to private and religious schools. @joshcowenmi.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKcE...
Unpacking the New Federal Voucher Scheme
YouTube video by Advocates for Public Education Policy
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January 24, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Trump's federal tax credit voucher program is not FREE MONEY like Governor Polis insists.
Watch this expert panel explain how this voucher scheme will harm public school funding and push students to private and religious schools. @joshcowenmi.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKcE...
Watch this expert panel explain how this voucher scheme will harm public school funding and push students to private and religious schools. @joshcowenmi.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKcE...
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If you believe this money is going to flow to kids who need it, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. #COpol #COleg @colorado.gov @bennet.senate.gov @philweiser.bsky.social
The choice is simple. Policymakers can embrace an opportunity to bring more federal resources into Colorado classrooms or leave those dollars to flow elsewhere.
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#COleg #COpolitics #EDcolo
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#COleg #COpolitics #EDcolo
EDITORIAL: Cringe and bear it. Polis right to OK federal school tax credits for state - Sentinel Colorado
The choice is simple. Policymakers can embrace an opportunity to bring more federal resources into Colorado classrooms or leave those dollars to flow elsewhere.
sentinelcolorado.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
If you believe this money is going to flow to kids who need it, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. #COpol #COleg @colorado.gov @bennet.senate.gov @philweiser.bsky.social
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Opinion: Take note, Gov. Polis: Coloradans have repeatedly said no to school vouchers
Opinion: Take note, Gov. Polis: Coloradans have repeatedly said no to school vouchers
New federal program is a devil’s bargain and must not override the will of our people.
coloradosun.com
December 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Opinion: Take note, Gov. Polis: Coloradans have repeatedly said no to school vouchers
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"With the Trump administration ... slashing funds appropriated to our schools, a principal rationale for standardized testing is gutted. The previous threat hanging over districts and the state was a loss of federal money. Trump and CMAS supporters have lost that leverage." #COpol #COleg
Lack of accountability in state standardized testing system | NOONAN
The General Assembly kicks up its heels this month along with the National Western Stock Show. Both should offer some exciting bull rides. Last General Assembly produced one interesting bill on K-12 p...
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January 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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Houston Supt. Mike Miles helped broker a nearly $1M deal for HISD-style reforms between a Texas charter network and for-profit Colorado-based charter consulting firm he started. #COleg #COpol
Exclusive: Mike Miles helped broker nearly $1M charter school consulting deal
HISD Superintendent Mike Miles helped broker a nearly $1M contract for HISD-style reform at a Texas charter network. Experts say it raises concerns.
www.houstonchronicle.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:49 AM
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📷 Federal school vouchers were passed by the Republican Congress in July. Governors decide if they will opt-in.
📷 Who really benefits? Who pays the price?
📷 Join 4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21, 6:30pm MT to unpack this tax credit voucher scheme.
📷 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
📷 Who really benefits? Who pays the price?
📷 Join 4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21, 6:30pm MT to unpack this tax credit voucher scheme.
📷 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
January 19, 2026 at 7:35 PM
📷 Federal school vouchers were passed by the Republican Congress in July. Governors decide if they will opt-in.
📷 Who really benefits? Who pays the price?
📷 Join 4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21, 6:30pm MT to unpack this tax credit voucher scheme.
📷 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
📷 Who really benefits? Who pays the price?
📷 Join 4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21, 6:30pm MT to unpack this tax credit voucher scheme.
📷 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
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Groundbreaking Report by National Center for Charter School Accountability - Support for charter schools has dropped dramatically, from 7 in 10 Americans in 2013 to 46% today. Part II of the Charter School Reckoning report explains why. networkforpubliceduc...
January 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Groundbreaking Report by National Center for Charter School Accountability - Support for charter schools has dropped dramatically, from 7 in 10 Americans in 2013 to 46% today. Part II of the Charter School Reckoning report explains why. networkforpubliceduc...
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Report: Charter schools undermining Colorado’s public school system tinyurl.com/4589wmew @mcolorado.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Report: Charter schools undermining Colorado’s public school system tinyurl.com/4589wmew @mcolorado.bsky.social
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Arne Duncan, Obama’s education secretary, promotes the school voucher program in Trump’s “Big Beautiful” Act. Robert Kim of Education Law Firm urges states to opt out. [TN Gov. Lee has already committed to it.] www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/de...
Times Opinion: States should reject federal school voucher scheme | Chattanooga Times Free Press
Government officials and education experts are right to express concerns about recent evidence of declining academic achievement among the students who struggle most. Researchers are exploring potenti...
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December 21, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Arne Duncan, Obama’s education secretary, promotes the school voucher program in Trump’s “Big Beautiful” Act. Robert Kim of Education Law Firm urges states to opt out. [TN Gov. Lee has already committed to it.] www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/de...
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Register now for the @a4pep.bsky.social Jan. 21 webinar, “Unpacking the New Federal Voucher Scheme,” featuring @edlawcenter.bsky.social Patrick Cremin tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
Who wins and who loses under the new federal school voucher plan? Join A4PEP’s expert panel to unpack the scheme and what’s at stake for Colorado.
A sweeping new federal school voucher plan is picking up steam, and raising serious questions. Join A4PEP on January 21st at 6:30 p.m. for a timely panel conversation that goes beyond the talking…
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January 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Register now for the @a4pep.bsky.social Jan. 21 webinar, “Unpacking the New Federal Voucher Scheme,” featuring @edlawcenter.bsky.social Patrick Cremin tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
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WATCH: Under Trump, the Education Department is encouraging an exodus from public schools and rolling back civil rights protections.
What will our democracy look like if public schools are diminished?
ProPublica reporters spent months investigating:
What will our democracy look like if public schools are diminished?
ProPublica reporters spent months investigating:
Inside the Trump Administration’s Plan to Change Public Education
YouTube video by ProPublica
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January 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
WATCH: Under Trump, the Education Department is encouraging an exodus from public schools and rolling back civil rights protections.
What will our democracy look like if public schools are diminished?
ProPublica reporters spent months investigating:
What will our democracy look like if public schools are diminished?
ProPublica reporters spent months investigating:
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🚨 School vouchers are now federal law and Colorado must decide whether to opt in.
Who benefits? Who pays the price?
🗓️ Join A4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21 to unpack the new voucher scheme. @carolburris.bsky.social @npeaction.bsky.social @coloradotimesrecorder.com
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
Who benefits? Who pays the price?
🗓️ Join A4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21 to unpack the new voucher scheme. @carolburris.bsky.social @npeaction.bsky.social @coloradotimesrecorder.com
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
January 9, 2026 at 11:17 PM
🚨 School vouchers are now federal law and Colorado must decide whether to opt in.
Who benefits? Who pays the price?
🗓️ Join A4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21 to unpack the new voucher scheme. @carolburris.bsky.social @npeaction.bsky.social @coloradotimesrecorder.com
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
Who benefits? Who pays the price?
🗓️ Join A4PEP’s expert panel on Jan 21 to unpack the new voucher scheme. @carolburris.bsky.social @npeaction.bsky.social @coloradotimesrecorder.com
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/4zp523ef
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This movement "is a decades-long campaign by powerful business and political elites to weaken traditional public schools and replace them with a mix of charter schools, microschools, and, eventually, private school vouchers." @carolburris.bsky.social
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How the Colorado Schools Fund is setting up the case for vouchers | Colorado Newsline
The Colorado Schools Fund is quietly playing a pivotal role in shaping the charter school movement and public acceptance of vouchers.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:48 PM
This movement "is a decades-long campaign by powerful business and political elites to weaken traditional public schools and replace them with a mix of charter schools, microschools, and, eventually, private school vouchers." @carolburris.bsky.social
coloradonewsline.com/2025/10/17/c...
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