Rocky Mountain News Special Report…

says that around 25% of students, around 20,000, ages 5-17 do not attend regular public schools in the area. The article says it costs the school district 135 million in local and state funding. The newspaper had help in getting the stats from the Pilton Foundation.

The included link includes loads of graphics, pictures, and loads of audio from parents on what they think is important in their child’s education..