Where Are Colorado's Missing Kids?

Ep. 2: Colorado lawmakers are facing a massive state budget deficit, and education funding may be caught in the crossfire. In this episode of Learning Curve, Ross Izzard and Aaron Brantley break down a proposal that could cut funding for homeschool enrichment programs in half, reducing part-time student funding from 50% to 25% of per-pupil funding. These programs allow homeschool families to access public school resources for things like: -agricultural and outdoor education -music and arts programs -engineering and construction training -academic support and experiential learning But with an estimated $850 million budget deficit, legislators are looking for places to cut spending, and these increasingly popular programs may be on the chopping block. Ross and Aaron discuss: -Why Colorado’s budget deficit is growing -How Medicaid spending is impacting the state budget -What homeschool enrichment programs actually do -Why lawmakers are considering cuts -How this could impact families across the state, especially in rural communities. -Why even parents with kids in traditional public schools should pay attention -They also explain why this proposal could set an important precedent for the future of school choice in Colorado. If you’re a parent, educator, or Colorado resident interested in education policy, this is an important conversation to follow. 👍 Like and subscribe for more conversations about education policy that impact real families. 📩 Have a question or topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at [email protected]