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Montrose School Board Rejects Charter School: Again
On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the Montrose County School District (MCSD) Board rejected the Montrose Classical Academy (MCA) application for the second time. This decision raises a question: why does the board oppose a charter school aiming to raise educational standards? The answer involves control, influence, and resistance to change.
Charter schools like MCA must meet the same academic standards as public schools but operate under their own boards. This reduces the district's direct control. MCSD's student performance is low, with only 30% proficiency in reading and 28.2% in math. An independent charter could improve this through innovative teaching and higher standards. So why resist?
Community tips point to external influences, specifically the far-left group Indivisible, active in Montrose and the Western Slope. Allegations suggest this group is swaying some board members to oppose MCA. Their motives seem focused on maintaining ideological control rather than improving education. A classical academy emphasizing rigorous academics and diverse methods might challenge certain narratives.
Why else would the board oppose a school focused on academic excellence? MCSD's low proficiency rates show the need for change, yet the board resists. Claims that they are protecting their ability to influence students are serious but match their opposition to MCA's mission of fostering critical thinking and classical education.
MCA has a path forward. The school’s appeal will go before the Colorado Board of Education, which can overturn the district’s decision. This review offers hope that MCA can bring its vision to Montrose, giving parents and students an alternative to a struggling system.
The MCSD Board’s refusal to embrace change reflects a struggle over who controls education. The community must demand transparency and accountability. The Colorado Board of Education should prioritize students’ futures over politics. Montrose and its children deserve better.