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This, from the guy who actively opposed a 2024 charter school transparency/accountability bill: "Basically, we need to update the way we look at outcomes in education and make sure we have better transparency and accountability for providers at all levels." #COpol #COleg @colorado.gov
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Why He’s Taking Trump’s ‘Free Money’
The school choice proponent — and possible 2028 contender — is one of just two Democratic governors opting into a new federal scholarship tax credit.
www.the74million.org
February 10, 2026 at 12:27 AM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
Are these charter schools or taxpayer-funded religious organizations? #COleg #COpol
Oklahoma Board Expected to Deny Bid for Jewish Charter School, Invite Lawsuit
The situation, along with similar schools in Colorado and Tennessee, could trigger a review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
www.the74million.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:44 AM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
@colorado.gov Polis' school voucher move is billionaire-endorsed. #COleg #COpol
EDITORIAL: Applause anew for Polis on school choice
Kudos once again to Gov. Jared Polis for standing up — and sticking out his neck — for a promising federal initiative that incentivizes school choice. Thanks to the governor’s recent decision to OK ou...
www.denvergazette.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 AM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
" The Colorado Department of Education confirmed on Friday that the school’s authorizer, Education reEnvisioned Board of Cooperative Educational Services, or ER BOCES, as well as School District 49, which is the BOCES’ fiscal agent, will be audited this year." #COleg #COpol #EducationPrivatization
Colorado’s ‘first public Christian school’ closes building ‘effective immediately’
Riverstone Academy officials closed the school’s building to students Monday after Pueblo County officials warned they would disconnect the utilities.
www.chalkbeat.org
February 3, 2026 at 4:35 PM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
What other misinformation is this Colorado State Board of Ed member spreading? #COleg #COpol
After Signature Gatherers Misled Voters in Boulder, Backer of Pro-ICE Initiative Brags About Democratic Support
Last year, paid signature gatherers were found to be misleading voters in left-leaning areas of Colorado while canvassing for Initiative 95, a proposed constitutional amendment that would force local ...
coloradotimesrecorder.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:52 PM
momus.bsky.social
as we suspected, the bennet campaign will draw some of the worst people to fund it.

#CoPol
February 1, 2026 at 6:50 PM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
“We are the very first Democratic state to opt in to the education tax credits." No, @colorado.gov, our Democratic state did NOT opt in to this Trump boondoggle: You did. CO voters have rejected vouchers 3X. #COpol #COleg
Colorado Families Rally at Capitol for School Choice Week: ‘Every Child Deserves a Fit’
Students, parents and educators celebrate educational freedom — and renewed support for parents as primary educators.By Matt WalkerHundreds of students, parents and educators gathered at the State Cap...
www.denvercatholic.org
January 31, 2026 at 7:58 PM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
"The governor was on hand to read a proclamation officially designating School Choice Day in Colorado, but he was more excited about his decision to opt in to the new federal tax credit scholarship program enacted by the Trump Administration." #COpol #COleg
Colorado Families Rally at Capitol for School Choice Week: ‘Every Child Deserves a Fit’
Students, parents and educators celebrate educational freedom — and renewed support for parents as primary educators.By Matt WalkerHundreds of students, parents and educators gathered at the State Cap...
www.denvercatholic.org
January 31, 2026 at 5:38 AM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
"Board member Mark Emery suggested that (board attorney Brad) Miller has an agenda shaped by religious and political leanings that’s created turmoil for the district." Ya think? #COleg #COpol
Colorado district may drop lawyer who helped with state’s ‘first public Christian school’
The Pueblo 70 school district may select a new law firm to replace one led by Brad Miller, who represents several conservative-leaning districts.
www.chalkbeat.org
January 28, 2026 at 4:08 PM
truckfumpco.bsky.social
This is why we need you and @bennet.senate.gov to vote to defund and abolish ICE and put strict limits on CBP.

#AbolishICE
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Greeley
January 27, 2026 at 10:33 PM
truckfumpco.bsky.social
Dear Senate Democrats (and Republicans) - this week, you have a chance to #AbolishICE

USE IT!

@hickenlooper.senate.gov
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@schumer.senate.gov
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Greeley
January 27, 2026 at 5:25 PM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
Another clue that charter schools are about real estate deals, not education: "Clark plans to talk to nearby companies that might want some or all of it for their headquarters. He said he could also see it as a charter school or as a storage facility for high-end cars." #COpol #COleg
After decades, Wells Fargo sells DTC office building to local buyer
For the first time in decades, a bank doesn’t own 5700 DTC Parkway in Greenwood Village.
www.denverpost.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:06 AM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
"Given the staggering profits made by non-profit and for-profit charter schools, it should come as no surprise that charter school authorizing entities have frequently renewed contracts for charter schools across the country even when 'results' are poor year after year." #COpol #COleg
Why Are Chronically Low-performing Charter Schools Renewed? | Dissident Voice
The easy answer is greed, profit, and kickbacks. But how are such actions undertaken so frequently? One of the most fundamental rationales put forward decades ago by charter school advocates for why c...
dissidentvoice.org
January 22, 2026 at 5:07 PM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
#COleg #COpol
January 21, 2026 at 5:01 AM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
"Charter schooling is now an industry, not a public school reform." #COleg #COpol
Why America Must Rewrite Charter School Laws Now
Research shows charter school laws enable mismanagement, profiteering, and instability at the expense of students and taxpayers.
progressive.org
January 20, 2026 at 5:10 PM
truckfumpco.bsky.social
Looking at you, Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper…

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joncooper-us.bsky.social Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 25d
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January 17, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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@hickenlooper.senate.gov
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@indivisible-co.bsky.social

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indivisible.org Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 26d
Masked federal agents are terrorizing our communities — teargassing babies and pastors, kidnapping our neighbors and shipping them off to foreign torture prisons, and killing innocent people.

But we’re not powerless in this moment. In fact, we have an opportunity to rein in ICE this month.
How to Rein in ICE–NOW
indivisible.org
January 16, 2026 at 1:49 AM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
Just a reminder that Colorado ranks in the bottom half of states for per-pupil funding, behind Wyoming and Nebraska. #COleg #COpol
Per Pupil Spending by State 2026
Discover population, economy, health, and more with the most comprehensive global statistics at your fingertips.
worldpopulationreview.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:21 PM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
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
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
"If the Supreme Court were to agree that Riverstone Academy in Pueblo County, Colorado, is allowed to get public funding and offer religious education, it opens up the possibility that this could happen anywhere in Colorado or the country." #COpol #COleg
Inside a legal test case that could mean more funding for religious education
A Q&A with Chalkbeat reporter Ann Schimke who has chronicled what some have called Colorado's "first public Christian school"
cbnewsletters.chalkbeat.org
January 14, 2026 at 3:38 AM
truckfumpco.bsky.social
What is our Colorado Legislature doing about this? See article below.

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States move to rein in ICE after fatal Minnesota shooting
Legislators nationwide are advancing bills to curb immigration enforcement and limit cooperation with federal agents.
www.politico.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:26 PM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
"In late October ... Pueblo County health, fire, building, and zoning officials cited more than a dozen violations and put the school on 'fire watch,' which requires someone to patrol the school every half hour to look for signs of fire." #Coleg #Copol
Colorado’s ‘first public Christian school’ ordered to close building over safety concerns
In a Jan. 6 letter, an attorney for Pueblo County ordered Riverstone Academy to close its building because of health and safety concerns.
www.chalkbeat.org
January 11, 2026 at 10:03 PM
truckfumpco.bsky.social
Today’s signs for the “ICE Out for Good” protests in Ft Collins.

Great turnout! Thanks to all who showed up and for all of the passing motorists showing solidarity!

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January 10, 2026 at 9:29 PM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
"Once public schools are cast as broken beyond repair, charters and microschools become steppingstones toward something far more consequential: a broad voucher system that redirects public money to private and religious education." #COleg #COpol
This isn’t school ‘choice.’ It’s public money siphoned off for private education.
In Colorado, a quiet revolution is underway, one that threatens the very idea of public education.
www.newsfromthestates.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
cocharterwatch.bsky.social
"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...
www.coloradopolitics.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM