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MiDian Holmes: Leader of a movement

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on May 15, 2012

The word on the Early Literacy Act

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on March 13, 2012

Last night, the Early Literacy Act faced its first hurdle in the House Education Committee. The bill brought several witnesses to testify, including Governor Hickenlooper, who spoke about his own experience overcoming struggles with reading, and Stand members and staff.

The bill passed 10-3 after seven hours of emotional testimony. This victory is truly a testament to your power.

Four questions about literacy with Lauren Fine

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on March 1, 2012

Lauren Fine is Stand member and a third grade teacher in Denver. In honor of Colorado Literacy Week, we spoke with Lauren about her focus on literacy as an educator.  

1. Educators often use the phrase “learn to read, then read to learn.” Can you explain what is meant by that?

Missed Arne Duncan (or just miss him)?

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on February 28, 2012

If you didn't make it to see U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the Evie Dennis campus this morning, you missed him talking about how impressed he is with the collaborative way in which Colorado -- and Denver in particular -- has worked to improve schools. Lucky for you, Stand's own Greg Hatcher recorded a bit of the Secretary's remarks. 

Stand Board member, John Legend, on Black History Month and education

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on February 24, 2012

Black History Month is almost over, but John Legend makes a critical point in its remaining days: A successful future for black Americans depends upon a quality education. Read his op-ed here. 

 

From the Capitol to the Classroom: One big step for educator evaluations

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on February 20, 2012

At the Capitol last week we closed one of the final chapters in the implementation of Senate Bill 191. Watch Kayla's latest video to find out what happened and what’s next in our state’s goal of getting more effective teachers and principals in every classroom.

Thanks for watching!

Great teachers and leaders, now even better

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on February 15, 2012
Governor John Hickenlooper signed HB 1001 into law today, the bill that outlines the rules for how teachers and principals will be evaluated. HB 1001 is one of the final chapters in 2010's SB 191, which requires statewide educator evaluations.

We <3 the Early Literacy Act

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on February 14, 2012
They say that when you’ve found “the one,” you just know. And last Tuesday, when Representatives Massey and Hamner introduced the Early Literacy Act, we immediately knew it could mean a very happy future ahead.

Bookends

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on February 10, 2012
It was nearly two years ago when I testified for my first bill. At the time, I was an 11-year veteran teacher looking to make an impact beyond the walls of my classroom, and I found that opportunity in SB 191. I vividly remember sitting in front of the Senate Education Committee in the Old Supreme Court Chambers, speaking from my heart about my profession and how I wanted to see it change and grow.

A Denver teacher dares to dream

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on February 9, 2012
I teach sixth grade at a low-income school in Southwest Denver. Over two-thirds of our students qualify to repeat sixth grade each year, primarily because they can’t read on grade level or do basic math.

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