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Welcome to the June 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 of […]
We are thrilled to share the great news that HB22-1376 Supportive Learning Environments For K-12 Students was signed into law by Governor Polis! Our executive director, Krista Spurgin called the passage of this legislation, “a game-changing first step in making sure we know what experiences our students are having in school, including restraints, including discipline.” Our team is deeply […]
Welcome to the May 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 of […]
Stand will Support 2 candidates in upcoming primary elections Stand for Children Colorado announced today the endorsement of two candidates for the Colorado House of Representatives in the upcoming primary election being held June 28, 2022. Cole Burger, Democrat, House District 57 Mischa Smith, Democrat, House District 17 Candidates seeking Stand’s endorsement complete a questionnaire and are interviewed by […]
We are thrilled that Governor Polis signed HB22-1220 into law. This policy will remove barriers in educator preparation to support teacher candidates entering the workforce by: We are proud to have championed HB22-1220 this year because we see it as a pathway to addressing the teacher shortage in Colorado. We believe that removing financial barriers and […]
We are shattered. Again. Gun violence has cruelly and senselessly taken the lives of children and their teachers in a place that is supposed to be safe: their classroom. Our words feel hollow, so we are sharing resources to help you support your children right now. Resources to Talk to Children: Sesame Street: Community and Gun […]
