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Licensed child care slots are lagging in Colorado. There are 2 licensed child care slots for every 3 children under 6 in a household where all parents are in the labor force, creating a deficit of 88,500 sl

In Colorado, from 2007-2023, education revenue per pupil was up 70%. The average teacher salary was up 50%.

What’s Really Going on With Education Savings Accounts in Arizona?

Colorado charter school students obtained a postsecondary credential at a rate of 41.8% compared to non-charter’s 32.8% for the 2016 cohort.

This research aims to review the history and evolution of our traditional public school system; investigate the concerns and examine the potential disparities that exist with respect to Black, Brown, and sp

DSST Montview High School’s postsecondary credential attainment was three times the Denver Public Schools average.

FULL REPORT Authors: Glenn Farley Introduction For over a year, Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program has been open to any school-aged Arizona resident under its universal eligibility cate

After just one year, the "Healthy School Meals for All" program is expected to reach CSI’s budget deficit projection 5 years early.

FULL REPORT Authors: Glenn Farley and Whitney Marsh Executive Summary The Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program is a state-funded initiative that allows eligible students to receive public f

This report explores the national decline in men’s labor force participation and compares Colorado men’s labor trends. While Colorado men participate in the labor force at higher rates than the national ave

Reduced academic- and career-readiness among the cohort means fewer of students who do graduate will enroll in and ultimately graduate from college.

CSI’s analysis indicates that the rapid growth in ESA participation during the first year following universal eligibility can be explained in part by the large base of new private- and home-schooled student

Under the introduced budget agreement, the program would be repealed, and its funding reallocated to the base funding formula. It would be allocated to all school districts on a per pupil basis, regardless

As state funding for education has changed over the last 20 years, this report will take a deep dive into school facilities and capital funding.

Since the 2019 school year, enrollment across the spectrum of education in Arizona has changed dramatically.