The Real Scoop:How will 60, 61 and 101 effect charter schools?
From the Colorado League of Charter Schools
There is a lot of buzz about Ballot Measures 60, 61 and 101, often referred to as the "Ugly 3." The Colorado League of Charter Schools' board of directors officially voted to oppose these three measures. We believe the approval of any of these three initiatives would be extremely detrimental to public education in Colorado, and would severely limit the continued success and growth of charter schools in the state.
There is a lot of buzz about Ballot Measures 60, 61 and 101, often referred to as the "Ugly 3." The Colorado League of Charter Schools' board of directors officially voted to oppose these three measures. We believe the approval of any of these three initiatives would be extremely detrimental to public education in Colorado, and would severely limit the continued success and growth of charter schools in the state.
Not only would these measures reduce already low funding for public schools (including charters), they will further limit charter school access to facilities. This could force more charters to be located in less than optimal buildings, or discourage charter school founders from creating new and innovative charter schools due to inaccessibility to adequate facilities funding. In addition, lower funding ultimately leads to larger class sizes, fewer extra-curriculars and more. In the end, 60, 61 and 101 take money out of the classroom and away from our children's public education.
Many non-profit groups, newspapers, and prominent elected officials on both sides of the aisle have spoken out against 60, 61 and 101. Visit http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pb4fy6bab&et=1103745382830&s=6671&e=0015pSmolFSOzv6VD_mCDZ2iX1g6L4cr7N7J6qunNMh0Lsc6N7ZBdXNa-Sd_gtQ8fuucWHeiIb1q20KGyYsy3bGJmvxMZmkaqO6P1xQSfKBVPANVol3h4h0LSdMP_pgglmt to see a list of organizations opposing these measures.
Here are some great articles and resources with more information about 60, 61 and 101.
Video: The Bad 3: In Plain EnglishFormer Governor Bill Owens Editorial, Denver Post (09/26/10)Republicans Oppose Job Killing Measures, Letter to Colorado Statesman
Many non-profit groups, newspapers, and prominent elected officials on both sides of the aisle have spoken out against 60, 61 and 101. Visit http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=pb4fy6bab&et=1103745382830&s=6671&e=0015pSmolFSOzv6VD_mCDZ2iX1g6L4cr7N7J6qunNMh0Lsc6N7ZBdXNa-Sd_gtQ8fuucWHeiIb1q20KGyYsy3bGJmvxMZmkaqO6P1xQSfKBVPANVol3h4h0LSdMP_pgglmt to see a list of organizations opposing these measures.
Here are some great articles and resources with more information about 60, 61 and 101.
Video: The Bad 3: In Plain EnglishFormer Governor Bill Owens Editorial, Denver Post (09/26/10)Republicans Oppose Job Killing Measures, Letter to Colorado Statesman
