Research Briefs

Original research from the Ready Colorado team focused on education, school choice, and the complex history of schools in Colorado.

2023 Legislative Review

2023 Legislative Review

The legislative session has finally come to an end, and despite it being difficult for conservative policies in general, there was bipartisan support for a number of bills we drafted, supported, and testified on.

The History of School Choice in Colorado

The History of School Choice in Colorado

From the birth of charter schools to Douglas County’s litigated Choice Scholarship Program, here’s the history of school choice in the State of Colorado.

What does the Colorado State Board of Education do?

What does the Colorado State Board of Education do?

Though the State Board of Education oversees and approves a multi-billion dollar budget and makes policies that govern Colorado’s 170+ school districts, it remains a relatively obscure aspect of our state’s government.