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More support to modernize the School Finance Act

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on April 10, 2013

SB 213, the modernization of the School Finance Act, continues to gain steam across the state. Check out this latest editorial from the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. It clearly shows the value this bill provides to rural districts.

Let's pass the STCK Act!

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on April 1, 2013

Action alert: Help us make SB 213 equitable for all kids

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on March 27, 2013

From the beginning, Stand has supported modernizing our state's school finance formula based on one of the core principles of the bill: equity for students across all districts.

Colorado ASSET passes the House!

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on March 11, 2013

On Friday, Colorado made history as the House passed SB 33, or the ASSET bill that allows qualified Colorado students to access an affordable higher education.The bill, which received bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate, is now headed to Governor Hickenlooper's desk. Read more from EdNews Colorado.

News from Education Week -- Are Teachers Prepared for Common Core?

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on February 27, 2013

Education Week released a report that details how prepared teachers feel to implement the new Common Core State Standards in their classrooms. What do you think we should do to make sure teachers -- and parents -- understand how the Common Core will change learning? How much training time is enough to get teachers ready for this change?

Infographic via Education Week.

Graduation rates are not necessarily equal -- until now

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

Aurora's superintendent, John Barry, stepping down

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on November 27, 2012

Four cool things about voting in Colorado

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on October 23, 2012

1. You can vote in your pajamas

The American Dream – alive in Aurora (and playing soccer)

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

On Saturday Stand was invited to participate in the We Are Aurora, Colorado Strong festival, sponsored by the Piton Foundation and the Fields Wolfe Memorial Fund.

Have you seen us around town?

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Posted by ssemion@stand.org on October 10, 2012

This week, we launched an ad campaign in support of the funding measures for Denver Public Schools and Aurora Public schools. Our focus: the kids who inspire us to do this work. These students from DPS and APS are representing their own personal dreams for the future. Their request to voters is to help them get there by voting YES on 3A and 3B in Denver and YES on 3C in Aurora.

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