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Buried within this year’s massive School Finance Act passed by the legislature are cuts to school enrichment programs designed to meet students’ unique educational needs — particularly at public charter schools and home schools. 

 

https://gazette.com/2026/07/08/editorial-dont-cut-what-uplifts-colorados-schoolkids/

 

Published by: The Denver Gazette on July 8,2026

Article written by: The Gazette Editorial Board

Read The Daily Sentinel guest column on why Colorado leaders should protect homeschool enrichment resources for families on the Western Slope.

Read Sheryl Gifford’s Gazette guest opinion on protecting access to homeschool enrichment programs in Colorado.

Read Richelle McKim’s Colorado Politics guest column on the importance of homeschool enrichment programs in Colorado.

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