Colorado News
The Colorado Sun:
Colorado child care centers face survival crisis as federal funding stalls
The state’s child care system is at a breaking point due to the high cost of care and uncertainty surrounding government subsidies. With child care slots unavailable for many families in 60 of 64 counties, providers warn that the market cannot fix the gap without significant local, state, or federal intervention. https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/15/colorado-child-care-unaffordable-out-of-reach-school-families/
National News
Education Week:
Guidance underscores legal parameters for teacher-led prayer in schools
New federal guidance clarifies that while teachers may pray with students under specific voluntary conditions, they must avoid coercion to comply with constitutional protections. The update follows several high-profile legal challenges regarding religious expression in public school settings. https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/guidance-says-teachers-can-pray-with-students/2026/02
Commentary & Opinion
National Perspectives
Education Week: Opinion: How educators are teaching history amid political volatility Larry Ferlazzo explores strategies for teaching complex historical subjects, such as the Fugitive Slave Act, in a way that helps students draw parallels to modern civil rights developments and abuse of power. https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-two-educators-are-teaching-history-right-now/2026/02