In the Know: The True Cost of School Voucher ProgramsAs more states have adopted voucher programs, spending for public schools has decreased, disproportionately hurting students in higher poverty areas.
Angie Anderson: The Many Faces of Jeffco’s Affordable Housing CrisisThis blog series gives insight into how a range of individuals are experiencing Jeffco’s affordable housing crisis.
Local Ballot MeasuresA closer look at three measures up for a vote in the November election.
The Future of Work: Disruptions & Solutions for Colorado WomenThe final installment of the Future of Work and Women series explores policy solutions to ensure women's workforce equity.
Research Series: Higher Education in ColoradoA series of briefs provide an overview of the challenges and opportunities in Colorado's higher education system.
Tax Contributions of Undocumented ImmigrantsIf 10% of undocumented immigrants left Colorado, the state would lose $23.8 million in federal taxes and $12.4 million in state and local taxes.
New Report: Economic Mobility for Colorado's Low-Income FamiliesA new report shows how intentional state spending can work to better support Coloradans' economic mobility and move families into the middle class.
Age Discrimination in ColoradoWhile a base set of age discrimination laws exist, they have proven woefully inadequate. We can strengthen these protections for older workers in Colorado.
The Future of Work: COVID-19's Impact on WomenIn our new brief, we build on previous research and examine many of the ways women have fared over the course of the pandemic.
2020 Ballot Guide: Analysis & RecommendationsWith 11 statewide measures on Colorado's ballot this year, the Bell Policy Center's 2020 Ballot Guide provides expert analysis and in-depth recommendations for voters.
Actionable Agenda for the Future of Work & LearningWhen implemented, these changes can lead to better outcomes for Coloradans who have been historically disadvantaged, while also helping build a workforce that is better prepared, more resilient, and more responsive to future needs.
Creating Stackable Credential ProgramsThis study outlines steps taken in the financial services stackable credentials program, but the lessons learned are transferable across a number of industries. The work here helps Colorado build a more equitable workforce and future.
2020 Caregiving RecommendationsA three-pronged approach is needed to address current holes in the network of supports available to Colorado’s unpaid caregivers.
Caregiving in Colorado: An Overview of the Bell's Recent WorkSince the release of the Respite Care Task Force's recommendations in 2016, the Bell has assisted on efforts to implement these changes and raise awareness about the growing need to support caregivers.
Colorado's Racial Wealth Gap: Wages & LaborThe final brief in the Bell’s current racial wealth gap series examines the reality of wages and occupations by race in Colorado and how the history of American labor relations has shaped this reality.
Caregiving in Colorado: 2020 & BeyondProactive and intentional public policy that recognizes the value and worth of caregiving for older adults will be necessary to create a stronger, healthier, and more secure future for families throughout the state.
Lasting Damage: COVID-19’s Toll on Colorado's Strapped State BudgetThis in-depth blog outlines the economic conditions that are forcing false choices and deep cuts that will lead to lost opportunities for Coloradans, exacerbate and increase inequities, and lead to future costs far greater than those of prevention.
Colorado Recovery HubThe Bell's Recovery Hub is a central location for credible information, ideas, analysis, and resources relevant to the immediate and future responses Colorado can undertake to respond to our changing environment.
Actionable Aging Policy AgendaColorado must act now to create the age-friendly policies our state needs. These recommendations offer a meaningful, community-informed path forward.
Colorado's Racial Wealth Gap: Mass Incarceration & the School-to-Prison PipelineMass incarceration is both a product and cause of the racial wealth gap. This brief examines the policies and history that created and continue trends affecting Coloradans of color.