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What if Colorado Schools were #1?

Introduction

 

What if Colorado Schools were #1?

As a leading voice in Colorado for improving the state’s K-12 education system, Colorado Succeeds partnered with Common Sense Policy Roundtable and the REMI Partnership to measure the value to the Colorado economy of improving the outcome for the state’s K-12 graduates. Along with the full economic report, we also developed a Business Guide for Colorado’s Next Governor containing information from a candidate and employer survey. 

 

Report:

 

Download the full economic report in pdf format >>


Executive Summary:

 

Download the Executive Summary in pdf format >>

Candidate Survey:

 

Download the Candidate Survey in pdf format >>

Employer Survey:

 

Download the Employer Survey in pdf format >>

 

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Administrative Growth in Colorado's Largest School Districts

This report takes a look at district level administrative growth in Colorado's 15 largest school districts.

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Administrative Growth, Student Decline, and Academic Performance in Colorado’s Public Schools

Colorado's public-school system has continued to add administrative positions even as statewide student enrollment has declined.

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The Economic Impact from Colorado’s Choice to Participate in the “Education Freedom Tax Credit” Provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

This study examines the potential fiscal implications of the federal school choice tax credit provision for the state of Colorado. By modeling the investment and participation amounts and rates, the study p

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Potential Savings in Colorado's Higher Education System: A Brief Analysis 2026

Postsecondary schools across the country, especially research universities, are facing large federal funding cuts.

January 26, 2026 Erik Gamm