The Debate Over Teaching the “Success Sequence” in Schools

A growing number of U.S. states are considering or adopting laws that would require public schools to teach students about the “Success Sequence.” This concept suggests that following a specific order—graduating from high school, securing a full-time job, getting married, and then having children—can reduce the risk of poverty. Conservative lawmakers and some policy groups have championed this approach, citing research that links the sequence to improved financial outcomes for individuals who follow it. Critics contend that the Success Sequence oversimplifies the deeply rooted social and economic factors influencing people's lives.

Timeline of Colorado’s Trans Athlete Policy Changes

Colorado’s policy landscape regarding transgender student-athletes has transitioned from a highly inclusive statewide framework to a fractured system shaped by local district pushback, high-profile litigation, and an upcoming statewide vote. 2019–2022: Establishing Statewide Inclusion 2019: The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) establishes a formal Transgender Policy Procedure. It affirms the right of transgender student-athletes to participate in interscholastic … Continue reading Timeline of Colorado’s Trans Athlete Policy Changes

Former D20 School Board President Aaron Salt is now Executive Vice President for School Boards for Academic Excellence & Details about the SBAE Charleston Conference

Heads up, Colorado Public Ed Defenders: former Academy District 20 School Board President Aaron Salt now serves as the Executive Vice President for School Boards for Academic Excellence. And some details about their Charleston Conference.

New Denver-based Startup to Implement a Software System for Federally Funded Private School Scholarships

Jason Garcia reports from Florida on a new Denver-based startup that sells Unified Program Management Infrastructure software to state governments for administering school choice programs, such as private school vouchers, education savings accounts, and tax-credit scholarships.

Woodland Park School Board Discusses Moving on from American Birthright Social Studies Standards & Adopting New Curriculum

Woodland Park School Board discussed Social Studies Standards, Curriculum Review & Course Reconfiguration. During the discussion about Social Studies, Director of Academics Karen Hamlow said it is time for Woodland Park to return to following the State Social Studies Academic Standards for several reasons.

Now the Far-right Bible Thumpers want to control NAEP Civics Assessment Framework

The National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB), published a notice seeking initial public comment for the NAEP Civics Assessment Framework update on February 13, 2026. The public comment window closed on March 27, 2026. Far-Right Education organizations have weighed in.

Protect Kids Colorado, Lance Wallnau & the Seven Mountains Mandate

Recently, Next 9News reporter Kyle Clark aired a segment about two voter initiatives that will be on Colorado ballots: one initiative is the Transgender Student Athlete Ban, and the other supports a ban on gender-affirming surgery for children. During the segment, a video featuring Lance Wallnau and Protect Kids Colorado Directors, Former State Senator Kevin Lundberg and Erin Lee, was shown.

Public Education Parents Should Oppose the America 250 Civics Education Coalition

The U.S. Department of Education has joined forces with several conservative organizations to create the America 250 Civics Education Coalition. Secretary McMahon has kicked off the History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour