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This Month at the DPS Board

Feb 28, 2023 0 10 min read
photo of Denver skyline with words this month at the DPS Board
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

Feb 24, 2023 0 6 min read
Capitol Week in Review
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 […]

What We’re Championing this Legislative Session

Feb 20, 2023 0 2 min read
What We’re Championing this Legislative Session
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 […]

Expanding and Diversifying CO’s Educator workforce

Feb 16, 2023 0 4 min read
Expanding and Diversifying CO’s Educator workforce
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

Feb 13, 2023 0 6 min read
Capitol Week in Review
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 […]

Let’s Provide Mental Health Assessments for Students

Feb 8, 2023 0 2 min read
Let’s Provide Mental Health Assessments for Students
The House Public and Behavior Health and Human Services Committee heard HB23-1003, School Mental Health Assessment, which creates the sixth through twelfth grade mental health assessment program. Below is the testimony of Natalie Perez in support of the legislation. My name is Natalie Perez , I am a parent of a 6th grade boy, and […]