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Policy Priority: Addressing the Teacher Shortage and Increasing Educator Diversity

Mar 13, 202402 min read
Policy Priority: Addressing the Teacher Shortage and Increasing Educator Diversity
Legislation to help address Colorado’s educator shortage and increase teacher diversity is being considered.  HB24-1290, Student Educator Stipend Program, appropriates annual funding for stipends for student teachers. This bill is part of a multi-year effort designed to remove barriers in educator preparation to increase educator diversity and address Colorado’s teacher shortage. The need to work […]

Capitol Week In Review: 8

Mar 2, 202403 min read
Capitol Week In Review: 8
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter keeping you informed about policy concerning educational equity and making our schools and communities more supportive.  You will also hear from us about opportunities to engage in advocacy on topics important to you.  Legislation of Interest HB24-1282, Ninth-Grade Success Grant & Performance Reporting, is scheduled to be heard […]

Capitol Week In Review: 7

Feb 26, 202403 min read
Capitol Week In Review: 7
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter keeping you informed about policy concerning educational equity and making our schools and communities more supportive.  You will also hear from us about opportunities to engage in advocacy on topics important to you.  Legislation of Interest HB24-1282, Ninth-Grade Success Grant & Performance Reporting, is scheduled to be heard […]

9th Grade Success in the San Luis Valley

Feb 23, 202401 min read
9th Grade Success in the San Luis Valley
In 2019, school leaders in Center, Colorado were alarmed as their high school graduation rates dropped to the lowest in the state. Now, they’re among the highest. Our team at the Colorado Center for High School Success partnered with educators at Center High School to implement a ninth grade on-track approach that is changing the […]

Bill to Support High School Student Success Introduced

Feb 15, 202402 min read
Bill to Support High School Student Success Introduced
HB24-1282, Ninth-Grade Success Grant & Performance Reporting, was introduced. This bill expands funding for the 9th Grade Success Grant Program, which will allow more Colorado schools to implement the approach changing the trajectory for our high school students. Decades of research has shown that supporting students by implementing a 9th grade success approach improves graduation […]

Capitol Week In Review

Feb 13, 202404 min read
Capitol Week In Review
Welcome to Capitol Week In Review, our newsletter keeping you informed about policy concerning educational equity and making our schools and communities more supportive.  You will also hear from us about opportunities to engage in advocacy on topics important to you.  Legislation of Interest HB24-1133, Criminal Record Sealing & Expungement Changes, addresses issues raised through […]