Education Alliance of Colorado

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The Colorado State Board of Education is holding its monthly meeting today. days. Whether you're a parent, educator, school leader, or education advocate, your awareness and engagement matter. Watch live: ed.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard/watch… #edcolo

School choice is growing—and so is the industry behind it. Education savings accounts and scholarship programs are creating hundreds of millions of dollars in new state contracts. But who is managing these programs, and what happens when private companies compete for that business? On this episode of Learning Curve, Ross Izzard and Erin Brantley explore the business side of school choice, the organizations behind ESA administration, and why these contracts are becoming an increasingly important part of the education debate. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/Xt4F1obesTQ What role should private companies play in administering school choice programs? Share your thoughts in the comments. #thinkfreedom #copolitics #edcolo #schoolchoice

Meet Cortney Crouch. Cortney serves as GVCA’s Chief Financial Officer and is one of EAC’s original member school representatives, Cortney has served as Board Chair for the past two years. #edcolo #charterschools #schoolchoice

Meet EAC Board Director, Natalia Miller-Forrest. Natalia has enjoyed teaching children for over 20 years in many capacities; private school teacher, home school parent, charter school teacher and was a Dean of Students. #edcolo #schoolchoice

Meet EAC Board Director, Cullen "Mac" McDowell. Starting as a preschool para while earning his degree, Mac has been a teacher, department chair, and principal. His leadership is focused on the Classical Movement and enhancing charter schools' community impact. #edcolo

Meet EAC Board Director, Kim McClelland. Kim is a Colorado native. She has served as a teacher and principal at all education levels She currently serves as the Executive Director of New Summit Charter Academy in Colorado Springs. #edcolo #charterschools #EAC

Meet EAC Board Director, Eric Davis. Eric’s focus on the board is building the community, marketing, and helping create a culture of character development and a love for learning. #edcolo #charterschools #EAC

Meet EAC Founder and President, Rob Moulton. Rob served two terms on the Board of Directors of The Classical Academy in Colorado Springs from 2015 to 2021. He is a graduate of the Leadership Program of the Rockies, an entrepreneur, and enjoys spending time with his family.

As we celebrate Independence Day, we also honor two historic milestones: America’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th anniversary. May this season remind us of the freedoms we cherish and the responsibilities we share. Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day. #edcolo

Meet Our Board Natalia Miller-Forrest, Kim McClelland, Eric Davis, Cullen “Mac” McDowell, Cortney Crouch, and Rob Moulton For questions or to connect with our board, please reach out at board@edallianceco.org #edcolo #schoolchoice #charterschools #homeschooling

Grateful for the students, educators, school leaders, and families putting in the work every day to create opportunity and build brighter futures across Colorado. #edcolo #students #teachers #parents #schoolchoice #charterschools #homeschooling

CDE is seeking Youth Advisors, ages 14–19, to support the 2027–28 Colorado Academic Standards revision process in Dance, Drama/Theatre Arts, Music, Social Studies & Visual Arts. Two students will be selected. Deadline: June 30 ed.cde.state.co.us/standardsandin… #edcolo

CO districts and charter schools must adopt student cellphone policies by July 1. As schools work to reduce distractions, local flexibility matters. Parents should stay engaged and ask how policies will be implemented in their schools. Read more: buff.ly/OrEVHBT

Happy Father's Day from the Education Alliance of Colorado! #edcolo #fathersday

Parents, sign up to receive our newsletter, alerts for urgent issues happening in our state, and info on how you can help influence change and protect your educational freedom. edallianceco.org/take-action #edcolo #charterschools #EAC

What happened to Colorado’s Homeschool Enrichment programs in the final days of the 2026 legislative session? Learning Curve explains the late-session amendments, new restrictions, unanswered questions, and what comes next for families and providers. #edcolo #schoolchoice

A recent Summit County authorization decision highlights ongoing debates around school choice in CO. As new learning models emerge, conversations about authorization and access will continue. EAC is monitoring developments and their impact on families. buff.ly/906Q2dA

Learn more about EAC's Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles: edallianceco.org/about #edcolo #schoolchoice #charterschools #homeschooling #onlinelearning

The Colorado State Board of Education is holding its monthly meeting over the next two days. Whether you're a parent, educator, school leader, or education advocate, your awareness and engagement matter. Watch live: buff.ly/8LIksuY