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Vote No on Amendment 80

Oct 30, 202401 min read
Vote No on Amendment 80
We cannot allow funding for public schools to be sent to private schools. Disguised as a measure seeking to protect school choice in the state constitution, which Colorado families already have, Amendment 80 takes a permanent first step towards creating a voucher system, which would use taxpayer dollars to bankroll elite private school tuition.   Voucher […]

In a Nutshell: What is a Bond? 

Sep 19, 202402 min read
In a Nutshell: What is a Bond? 
There are several bonds on ballots in school districts across Colorado, but what is a bond and what does it mean for education and our communities? Let’s dive in!  What is a bond?   A bond is essentially a loan that investors provide to an organization, such as a government or a corporation, with the promise […]

Vote YES on the 2024 DPS Bond: Investing in Denver’s Schools and Future

Sep 19, 202403 min read
Vote YES on the 2024 DPS Bond: Investing in Denver’s Schools and Future
We believe that a strong, well-supported public education system is the foundation of a healthy, thriving community so we are proud to endorse the 2024 Denver Public Schools (DPS) Bond—an investment in the future of our children and our city.   If you are a Denver resident, you will see the DPS Bond on your ballot […]

Be an education voter, November 5th 

Sep 16, 202402 min read
Be an education voter, November 5th 
Election day isn’t until Tuesday, November 5th, but your inbox, mailbox and social media is probably starting to be filled with information about candidates and initiatives. With that in mind, we are sharing that Stand for Children endorses the Denver Public Schools Bond and opposes Amendment 80.    Vote No: Amendment 80  Amendment 80 would amend […]

Apply for Stand’s 2025 Advocacy Fellowship

Sep 4, 202401 min read
Apply for Stand’s 2025 Advocacy Fellowship
Parents, educators, and community members who are interested in becoming effective advocates for equity in our schools and community are invited to apply for Stand Colorado’s annual Advocacy Fellowship. The fellowship meets monthly for nine months beginning in October. Fellows engage in ongoing and meaningful leadership development through trainings covering advocacy basics, communications, government structures, campaign […]

FCC Ruling Will Keep Families Connected

Jul 23, 202401 min read
FCC Ruling Will Keep Families Connected
The Federal Trade Commission announced their unanimous decision to ensure families can stay connected, via phone while a loved one is in prison. Starting in 2025, their decision will more than halve the existing per-minute rate caps for all prison and jail phone calls across the country. According to our partners Worth Rises, this ruling will […]