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Hundreds of Colorado students are expelled from schools every year for low-level nonviolent conduct or based on mere allegations. This disproportionately impacts children of color and students with disabilities. The House Education Committee will soon consider HB23-1109, School Policies And Student Conduct. This is a bill that promotes restorative practices, ensures reduced legal system involvement, […]
Welcome to the February edition of “This Month at the DPS Board”, a monthly newsletter sharing information about the Denver Public Schools (DPS) Board of Education. Our goal is simple: to share what is happening at school board meetings so you can engage with the board and the district even if you cannot attend hours […]
Capitol Week in Review brings you news of bills we are tracking around our priorities of advancing educational equity and racial justice in Colorado and making our schools and communities safer and more supportive. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE HB23-1024, Relative And Kin Placement Of A Child, which establishes measures to support reunification of a child or youth […]
At Stand for Children Colorado we advocate for policy solutions in the areas of early literacy, high school success, and safe and supportive schools and communities. This session we are proud to be championing and supporting key bills to support Colorado’s students, educators, and families. This session, we are prioritizing policies to (specific bill details […]
At Stand Colorado, we believe that a robust, quality, and diverse educator workforce is critical to ensuring that every student has access to a high-quality education. Research has shown all students benefit from having a diverse teaching staff. Research has also shown that students of color benefit tremendously (including better academic performance and increased likelihood […]
Capitol Week in Review brings you news of bills we are tracking around our priorities of advancing educational equity and racial justice in Colorado and making our schools and communities safer and more supportive. Legislative Update HB23-1001, Expanding Assistance For Educator Programs, which supports student teachers toward the goal of diversifying the teacher workforce passed […]
