In a statewide grassroots campaign to ensure college-tuition equity for Colorado high school students born in or brought to the U.S. as minors, the side of community organizers and progressive faith organizations lost. Clergy members of the United Church of Christ and organizations such as The Interfaith Alliance and Hunger for Justice ecumenical advocacy network had participated in the campaign, including with a late-breaking sign-on letter.
Today's newspaper tells of low college enrollment among Colorado's Latina/o students.
Despite the state legislative setback, some students will continue to meet the challenge of out-of-state tuition prices with high achievement and precious scholarships. Many more will be eligible for college-level academics but unable to pursue their studies because of financial barriers.
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