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The following is the prepared testimony of Bri Buentello, Stand Government Affairs Director, delivered before the House Education Committee Hearing on HB23-1001, Expanding Assistance For Educator Programs. HB23-1001 supports student teachers toward the goal of diversifying the teacher workforce and is a top priority for us this session. HB21-1001 was passed unanimously by the House Education […]

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 will […]

Welcome to a Special Edition of Capitol Week in Review!   The First Session of the 74th General Assembly kicked off this week with mostly pomp and circumstance. Members were sworn in, leadership elections took place, committee assignments were made, and legislation started being introduced. Capital Week in Review is back to bring you news […]

Welcome to the December 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 […]

On Thursday January 5, 2023 at 4:30 pm Colorado’s Center for High School Success will be hosting a showcase to highlight the 9th grade approach. Hear directly from a Colorado principal whose On-Track Rate was 92% in the 2021-2022 school year! You will also learn about: The Center for High School Success (CHSS), a Stand for […]

Natalie, Stand community organizer, hosts a Literacy Workshop for families in Jefferson County.