US EditionSome Colorado schools could see funding adjustment, governor's office acknowledges amid teacher rally Thursday
- Thousands of public school leaders, teachers, and staff protested at the Colorado Capitol against Governor Jared Polis's proposed education budget on March 20, 2025.
- Governor Jared Polis's office stated that his budget proposal increases per-pupil funding by $388, despite criticisms that school districts would face funding losses.
- Protesters are concerned about budget cuts amid a $1.2 billion deficit and previous promises for better funding.
- Educators insist any funding below inflation adjustments is a cut, highlighting ongoing underfunding in Colorado schools, which remain billions short of adequate support.
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“You left us no choice. We have to use our teacher voice.”
Good morning, Sunriser readers! It’s only been one day of spring and already there’s a restless movement around the cities. I took the bus into Denver yesterday and it was packed in a way I haven’t seen since the day Taylor Swift came to town. The first bus passed my stop because it was so full. The second was standing room only. There were educators on board making their way to the Capitol to rally around school funding, and basketball fans hea…
Thousands of teachers rally over education funding at Colorado Capitol
DENVER (KDVR) — Teachers from across Colorado packed out the state Capitol Thursday for the Statewide Day of Action rally coordinated by the Colorado Education Association. They came out to tell lawmakers not to touch school funding. Educators made it clear that they wanted to make a statement; coming to the Capitol to rally in droves. After speaking to lawmakers, it appears their protest may have worked. Colorado politicians react to Presi…
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Craig PressThousands rally outside Colorado Capitol to rebuke governor’s school funding proposal
Thousands of public school leaders, teachers and staff descended on the steps of the Colorado Capitol on Thursday to protest Gov. Jared Polis’ proposed education budget. Angered by what many see as a reneging on lawmakers’ promise to “fully fund” public schools, districts from across the state rallied for more K-12 spending as lawmakers contend with a $1.2 billion budget deficit. The legislature last year pledged bold new investments in public…
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