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Amendment 80 Fails

Nov 8, 2024 0 2 min read
Amendment 80 Fails
Great news: Amendment 80 was rejected by Colorado voters. Disguised as a measure seeking to protect school choice in the state constitution, which Colorado families already have, Amendment 80 would have taken a permanent first step toward creating a voucher system, which would use taxpayer dollars to bankroll elite private school tuition.   “Our schools need more teachers, […]

Vote No on Amendment 80

Oct 30, 2024 0 1 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 […]

Meet Lauren, Stand Advocacy Fellow

Oct 8, 2024 0 2 min read
Meet Lauren, 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 Alysia, Stand Advocacy Fellow

Oct 8, 2024 0 2 min read
Meet Alysia, 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 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 […]