Colorado UPK- The Preschool Rabbit Hole Part 1

Colorado’s Universal Preschool (UPK) program sounded simple… until we started digging.

In Part 1 of our UPK rabbit hole, we break down how the program works, who qualifies, the two major legal challenges surrounding UPK, and what Colorado’s own evaluation says about access, quality, teacher qualifications, and enrollment.

We also take a closer look at the 15-hour vs. 30-hour conversation—because while UPK generally provides up to 15 tuition-free hours per week, some children may qualify for additional hours based on income and other qualifying factors.

We’re sticking to the facts, asking questions, and letting you decide what you think.

And yes… there’s a LOT more to this rabbit hole.

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