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Minority Reports Fault Health Care Reform Commission Process, Recommendations
Why School Reform Fails
Education Policy Center director Pam Benigno interviews Dr. Jerry Wartgow about the insights and experiences featured in his new book.
Union Tells Bruce Randolph School 'No'
Education policy analyst Ben DeGrow discusses Denver teachers union officials’ rejection of a widely-approved request from the principal and teachers of Bruce Randolph School for more freedom from bureaucratic and negotiated rules.
Minority Report
This document offers an alternative to the recommendations approved by the Colorado Blue Ribbon Commission for Health Care Reform (the 208 Commission or Commission) at its meeting on November 19, 2007. Its authors are among the Commissioners who voted against that set of recommendations. On November 7, 2007, the Commission passed a rule requiring any commissioner who wished to submit a minority report to vote against the entire package of recommendations. Although the authors voted against the entire package, they do agree with some of the recommendations contained in the set.
I.I. Event FRIDAY: Former DPS Superintendent Speaks on School Reform
This Friday, January 25, the Education Policy Center is sponsoring a special event to share some important perspectives on school reform.
School Choice for Kids
With January upon us, the open enrollment process begins for many school districts across Colorado. Pam Benigno and Raaki Garcia-Ulam discuss our parent-friendly website, www.schoolchoiceforkids.org, and the open enrollment process. The process can be tricky and Pam and Raaki address some of the more common misconceptions and problems. They also explain how the website can be used as a tool for parents in choosing the right school. Listen to find out if you have all the necessary open enrollment information.
Taiwan: China-free Zone
In his second inaugural address, President Bush told the nations of the world, “When you stand for your liberty, we will stand with you.”
The Asian nation of Taiwan is a young and dynamic representative democracy, so you might think the U.S. gladly stands with Taiwan in its desire for United Nations membership and international recognition…you are wrong.
Governor Bill Ritter Climate Change Action Plan
OE-1-2008 (January 2008) Author: Energy Policy Center PDF of full Option Editorial Scribd version of full Option Editorial Executive Summary “Climate change is our generation’s greatest environmental challenge. It threatens our economy, our Western way of life and our future. It will change every facet of our existence, and unless we address it and adapt […]
Movie goers in search of an answer to the proverbial concession question: “Would you like a large for a quarter more?”
Reflections on 2007.
