Learning Curve breaks down education policy so parents and citizens can understand what’s really happening in their schools. Hosted by Colorado parent and activist Erin Brantley and education policy expert Ross Izard, the show takes listeners inside the world of school choice, funding, legislation, school boards, and the policies shaping K–12 education. Each episode translates complex education policy into plain language, helping parents understand where decisions come from—and how they can get involved before those decisions impact their kids. If you care about schools, education policy, and the future of Colorado classrooms, Learning Curve gives you the insight you need to stay informed and engaged.
Learning Curve
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Learning Curve breaks down education policy so parents and citizens can understand what’s really happening in their schools. Hosted by Colorado parent and activist Erin Brantley and education policy expert Ross Izard, the show takes listeners inside the world of school choice, funding, legislation, school boards, and the policies shaping K–12 education. Each episode translates complex education policy into plain language, helping parents understand where decisions come from—and how they can get involved before those decisions impact their kids. If you care about schools, education policy, and the future of Colorado classrooms, Learning Curve gives you the insight you need to stay informed and engaged.
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3/9/2026
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August 3, 2026
1 IN 4 KIDS ARE MISSING SCHOOL
<p>Nearly one in four Colorado students is chronically absent from school, and the effects extend far beyond missed classroom time.</p><p>In this episode, <strong>Erin Brantley</strong> examines Colorado's chronic absenteeism rates, explains how chronic absenteeism differs from truancy, and discusses why attendance remains a major challenge years after the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p>The conversation explores the academic consequences of chronic absenteeism, the factors driving higher absence rates, Colorado's statewide attendance improvement efforts, and practical ways families and schools can work together to keep students engaged in learning.</p><p>If attendance is one of the strongest predictors of long-term academic success, what will it take for Colorado to return to pre-pandemic levels?</p>
July 27, 2026
Colorado's Next Governor Could Change Education?
<p>Colorado's gubernatorial race could have significant implications for the future of education in the state.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Learning Curve</strong>, Ross Izard and <strong>Erin Brantley</strong> discuss what Phil Weiser's primary victory may signal for Colorado's education system. They explore the governor's role in shaping education policy, school finance, Proposition NN, TABOR, school choice, and the federal tax-credit scholarship program, while examining the challenges that could define the next administration.</p><p>The conversation also highlights why civic engagement extends beyond Election Day and how parents can continue influencing education policy at the local and state levels.</p><p>If you're looking to better understand where Colorado education may be headed, this episode provides an accessible overview of the major issues likely to dominate the conversation in the years ahead.</p>
July 20, 2026
Colorado's public schools are projected to lose approximately 16,000 students, but what does that mean for school funding?
<p>In this episode of <strong>Learning Curve</strong>, <strong>Erin Brantley</strong> and <strong>Ross Izard</strong> discuss Colorado's annual School Finance Act, how the state's education funding formula works, and why declining enrollment creates difficult budgeting decisions for school districts. They also explain why schools may continue receiving funding as enrollment changes, how the current funding formula is evolving, and what parents and taxpayers should know moving forward.</p><p>This episode offers a practical overview of one of Colorado's most significant education policy issues, helping listeners better understand how student enrollment, state funding, and legislative decisions intersect.</p>
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