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Meet Tom, Stand Advocacy Fellow

Oct 8, 2024 0 2 min read
Meet Tom, Stand Advocacy Fellow
Stand Colorado advances solutions that increase opportunities for families, historically furthest from privilege, through meaningful partnerships with families, educators, schools, and policymakers. One of the ways we uphold this work is through our annual Advocacy Fellowship.    Stand for Children Colorado Advocacy Fellows are community leaders advocating for policy solutions towards a stronger Colorado.  With the support of […]

Meet Lesley, Stand Advocacy Fellow

Oct 8, 2024 0 2 min read
Meet Lesley, Stand Advocacy Fellow
Stand Colorado advances solutions that increase opportunities for families, historically furthest from privilege, through meaningful partnerships with families, educators, schools, and policymakers. One of the ways we uphold this work is through our annual Advocacy Fellowship.    Stand for Children Colorado Advocacy Fellows are community leaders advocating for policy solutions towards a stronger Colorado.  With the support of […]

Meet Jesse, Stand Advocacy Fellow

Oct 7, 2024 0 2 min read
Meet Jesse, Stand Advocacy Fellow
Stand for Children Colorado advances educational equity and racial justice in Colorado through meaningful partnerships with families, educators, schools, and policymakers. One of the ways we uphold this work is through our annual Advocacy Fellowship.    Stand for Children Colorado Advocacy Fellows are community leaders advocating for policy solutions towards racial justice and equity in education.  With the […]

In a Nutshell: What is a Bond? 

Sep 19, 2024 0 2 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, 2024 0 3 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, 2024 0 2 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 […]