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While academic tests can provide valuable information to parents, students, educators, administrators, and policymakers, there has been growing concern about excessive testing of K-12 students. To address this concern in Colorado, the 1202 Standards and Assessments Task Force was created in 2014. The Task Force was charged with examining the implementation of assessments and recommending options for reducing state testing requirements.

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2014 was a big year for Stand for Children but an even bigger year for Colorado’s kids. As we look back at this year’s accomplishments, we’re grateful for all that we’ve achieved to make sure our students graduate high school ready for college and the careers of tomorrow.

Here are four of our big wins for students in 2014:

Stand for Children Colorado strongly supports the Denver Preschool Program (DPP), which was created in 2006 to connect Denver’s families with high-quality preschool. Today, it serves nearly 6,000 children each year, or approximately 70% of Denver’s 4-year-olds. On November 4, Colorado voters will vote on whether or not to extend and expand this program. We believe it is critical that we invest in quality preschool for Denver’s kids this year.

Rep. Rhonda Fields has represented Aurora’s House District 42, Arapahoe County, since 2010. She has proven herself as an education champion – standing up for Colorado’s students while serving on the House Education Committee.

Rep. Fields has been a strong proponent for increased access to early childhood education and equitable school funding spent wisely. She believes in creating an affordable pathway to higher education for every child. She’s also established an endowed scholarship for students to attend Colorado State University.