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A Parent’s Perspective on This Year’s Impact Agenda

Aug 22, 202303 min read
A Parent’s Perspective on This Year’s Impact Agenda
As a Stand fellow, I have been able to gain insight on how the Stand team works with the community to ensure that the policies they advocate for are ones that make schools and the overall community a more equitable and just environment.  I appreciate that Stand has been a conduit for advancing policies that […]

Early Educators – Please Weigh In

Jul 28, 202303 min read
Early Educators – Please Weigh In
We know the importance of students reading on grade level by the end of third grade, so the Stand for Children team is collecting feedback through this survey from K-3 early literacy educators, administrators, and support staff, like interventionist.  We will not share any identifiable information, including district or school information; we want to ensure we […]

Standing With You

Jul 5, 202305 min read
Standing With You
Top Legislative Priorities Now Law We are thrilled that all of our top priority bills have been signed into law.  In our blog, you will find updates on each of the policy priorities we shared prior to the legislative session focused on advancing educational equity, youth and racial justice in Colorado, and making our schools and […]

Language justice win in DPS

Jun 30, 202303 min read
Language justice win in DPS
Yaeel Duarte, DPS Parent and Stand for Children Fellow, giving public comment on the need for language justice in Denver Public Schools.

Top Legislative Priorities Now Law

Jun 8, 202306 min read
Top Legislative Priorities Now Law
Yesterday marked the end of the 30-day period for Governor Polis to sign into law the bills that were passed during the 2023 legislative session. We are thrilled to tell you that all of our top priority bills have been signed into law.  Below you will find updates on the policy priorities we shared prior […]

Early literacy educators: We want to Hear from You!

Jun 2, 202302 min read
Early literacy educators: We want to Hear from You!
In 2023, Stand for Children Colorado will be publishing a report to give an update on the impact of literacy policy in recent years, including the passage of the READ Act in 2012 and subsequent updates related to evidence-based curriculum alignment, teacher and principal training in the science of reading, and increased funding for early […]