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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 HB24-1003, Opiate Antagonists and Detection Products in Schools, expands upon current […]
The Stand Colorado team joined our Center for High School Success partner school, Englewood High School, for their celebration of ninth grade students on-track to graduate this semester. This celebration is one part of their successful Ninth Grade Academy. Englewood has been implementing a 9th grade success approach in partnership with the Colorado Center for […]
