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ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Senator to Support Youth Mental Health Program

Jan 31, 2024 0 1 min read
ACTION ALERT: Ask Your Senator to Support Youth Mental Health Program
The need for mental health supports for Colorado children is greater than ever before, and the legislature is considering legislation to help.  SB24-001, will continue indefinitely, the “I Matter” youth mental health services program which provides up to six free therapy sessions and reimburses participating licensed therapists. SB24-001 was just passed by the Senate Health and Human […]

Capitol Week In Review

Jan 29, 2024 0 4 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 SB24-001, Continue Youth Mental Health Services Program, which will continue the “I […]

Breaking Barriers: Language Justice and Mental Health in Denver Public Schools

Jan 29, 2024 0 4 min read
Breaking Barriers: Language Justice and Mental Health in Denver Public Schools
Pamela Kaspar is an educator and mental health provider in DPS. She is a parent and Stand Advocacy fellow. In this blog, she shares why strengthening language justice to better support families and students in DPS will positively impact the mental well-being of students and families. Our team is currently working to ensure DPS educators […]

Capitol Week IN Review

Jan 19, 2024 0 3 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.  Legislative Update SB24-001, Continue Youth Mental Health Services Program, which will continue the “I Matter” […]

Meet Jesse, Stand Advocacy Fellow

Jan 17, 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 […]

New School Information Tool For Families

Jan 17, 2024 0 2 min read
New School Information Tool For Families
DPS SchoolChoice enrollment is open now through 4pm, February 12, 2024. This is the time for families to learn about the options Denver Public Schools provides and decide if they want to move their student to a different school. This is also an important time for families who are just joining their first school in kindergarten, […]